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Master Class: Kaethe Hostetter –
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Master Class: Kaethe Hostetter – Intro to Ethiopian Music

Tuesday, March 10 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Kaethe Hostetter – Impressions of Ethiopia

Wednesday, March 11 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Thursday, March 12 @ 7:00 PM

Questions that Matter – How to Live Long and Prosper: Lessons from a Star Trek Opera

Friday, March 13 @ 7:00 PM

Diamonds in the Rough - A Tribute to John Prine

Saturday, March 14 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Sunday, March 15 @ 7:00 PM

@kuumbwajazz

"An Alto saxophonist with this really exceptionall

"An Alto saxophonist with this really exceptionally expressive style, you hear so much emotion in his playing, it’s a very human sound” – @npr

Following the first release of their upcoming trifecta, “Live at the Village Vanguard”, the @immanuel.wilkins Quartet will perform at Kuumbwa on March 24.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#immanuelwilkins #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

The AGUAS Trio featuring @omarsosamusic, @yilianca

The AGUAS Trio featuring @omarsosamusic, @yiliancanizares and @gustavo.ovalles brought friends old and new to the Kuumbwa stage.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#aguastrio #omarsosa #yiliancanizares #gustavoovalles #kuumbwajazz

🎷 Saxophonist and educator @jeffantoniukmusic will

🎷 Saxophonist and educator @jeffantoniukmusic will demonstrate tools and tips for 'Building the Blues – From Feel to Freedom' in this free Master Class on March 17. Join us in-person or stream it on @crowdcast.io – more info at the link in our bio!

If you're joining us in-person, make sure to stick around after the class for a jam session hosted by @jazzsocietysantacruz.

#jeffantoniuk

"...Genre of one...Charles...is fully in control,

"...Genre of one...Charles...is fully in control, and figures to be for a very long time." – @downbeat_mag

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: Sarah Elizabeth Charles – Dawn | September 17

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#sarahelizabethcharles #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🌷 Join us for our free spring master classes, held

🌷 Join us for our free spring master classes, held both in-person and online!

Head to the link in our bio for registration and streaming information.

#dafnisprieto #gregoriouribe #susanmuscarella

@pinkmartini vocalist @ednavazquezmusic's eagerly-

@pinkmartini vocalist @ednavazquezmusic's eagerly-anticipated California tour makes its final stop at Kuumbwa on March 15! Join us for a night of original songs blending folk, rock, R&B, and Mexican heritage.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#ednavazquez

🎹 Pulling inspiration from the melodic sensibiliti

🎹 Pulling inspiration from the melodic sensibilities of Paris and the rhythms of Rio de Janeiro, pianist/vocalist @sarahmckenziemusic will take Kuumbwa on a musical journey on March 18.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#sarahmckenzie #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

📢 Low ticket alert! 🎸 Innovative guitarist @charl

📢 Low ticket alert!

🎸 Innovative guitarist @charliehunterguitar returns with his trio.

🎟️ 7 PM show is sold out! Get your 9 PM tickets at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Val Cole for sponsoring the evening.

#charliehunter #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🌹 Pink Martini vocalist @ednavazquezmusic presents

🌹 Pink Martini vocalist @ednavazquezmusic presents a musical melting pot of folk, rock, R&B, and Mexican heritage. Don't miss her solo debut at Kuumbwa, performing her emotive and uplifting original songs.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#ednavazquez #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

☀️ Registration for this summer's Kuumbwa Jazz Cam

☀️ Registration for this summer's Kuumbwa Jazz Camp is now open!

🎺 For over 25 years Jazz Camp has been a destination for student musicians, grades 8-12, to learn about the thrilling creativity and limitless possibilities of jazz.

🎓 Scholarships and financial aid available! Please email brian@kuumbwajazz.org with questions.

📋 Link in bio for more info.

#kuumbwajazzcamp

🎻🪗 BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet transported us t

🎻🪗 BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet transported us to the prairies and swamps of Louisiana last week. Thanks to everyone who came out and packed the house!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#beausoleilavecmichaeldoucet #kuumbwajazz

📣 June shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calendar an

📣 June shows are on sale now!

🎟️ Full calendar and tickets at the link in our bio.

#kuumbwajazz

It's always a pleasure to welcome Michael Spiro ba

It's always a pleasure to welcome Michael Spiro back to the Kuumbwa stage – this time with his band, Spirology!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#michaelspiro #kuumbwajazz

"some of the most exciting, viscerally moving minu

"some of the most exciting, viscerally moving minutes of my music-listening life.” – Yves Beauvais (Atlantic Records)

@madeleinepeyroux returns to the @riotheatresantacruz! With nine acclaimed albums and a career spanning three decades, Madeleine Peyroux promises a moving and heartfelt night of music on March 4.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#madeleinepeyroux #santacruzmusic

"Together, Sosa and Cañizares lead the AGUAS Trio,

"Together, Sosa and Cañizares lead the AGUAS Trio, a synthesis of their varied talents, skills and influences." - @goodtimessc

@omarsosamusic returns with @yiliancanizares and @gustavo.ovalles for their sold out 'AGUAS Trio' show on March 2. 🎻🪘

#omarsosa #yiliancanizares #gustavoovalles #aguastrio #santacruzmusic
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“The Westerlies join a decades-long line of wind p

🍸 Meet our new neighbors! Be sure to stop by @thea

🍸 Meet our new neighbors! Be sure to stop by @thealleyoop before or after your next Kuumbwa show.

🥃 Read more on @lookoutsantacruz

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ Hailed by Pat Metheny as “the b

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

Hailed by Pat Metheny as “the best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life"", @pasqualegrassomusic and his trio will bring an innovative show to Kuumbwa on March 30.

🎟️ Tickets are going fast! Available at the link in our bio.

#pasqualegrasso
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📣 May shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calendar and

📣 May shows are on sale now!

🎟️ Full calendar and tickets at the link in our bio.

#kuumbwajazz

🎷 Renowned former member of Art Blakey's Jazz Mess

🎷 Renowned former member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, saxophonist Bobby Watson returns to Kuumbwa with his quartet on March 5.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#bobbywatson #santacruzmusic

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