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Russell Ferrante Trio – Livestreamed Concert

Thursday, June 24 @ 7:00 PM

Mondays with Kuumbwa – Ray Obiedo Group Encore

Monday, June 28

Central Coast Orchestra and Jazz Academy

Sunday, July 11

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There's still time to register for this Thursday's

There's still time to register for this Thursday's livestreamed concert by Yellowjackets pianist Russell Ferrante and his trio, celebrating the release of their fantastic new album, Inflexion. Link in bio to register! #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #russellferrante #yellowjackets #jazz #jazztrio #livestream #livestreamconcert #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Our next Mondays with Kuumbwa episode salutes the

Our next Mondays with Kuumbwa episode salutes the Sinatra songbook with a set by Come Fly With Me, featuring vocalist John Michael and arrangements by Will McDougal. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #comeflywithme #franksinatra #sinatra #greatamericansongbook #santacruz

There's still time to register for tonight's free

There's still time to register for tonight's free virtual master class with @katiethiroux! 'Jazz Bass Technique' will explore how economics and ergonomics of technique and movement will improve your bass playing ability. Link in bio to register. #kuumbwajazz #katiethiroux #jazz #bass #masterclass #musiceducation #jazzeducation #free

Our livestreamed concert series continues on June

Our livestreamed concert series continues on June 24th with Yellowjackets pianist Russell Ferrante and his trio, celebrating the release of their new album, Inflexion. Link in bio to register. #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #russellferrante #yellowjackets #jazz #jazztrio #livestream #livestreamconcert

We've got a fantastic Mondays with Kuumbwa episode

We've got a fantastic Mondays with Kuumbwa episode coming your way next week, featuring the Clara Trio chamber ensemble performing a program celebrating women composers. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #claratrio #chambermusic

We're thrilled to be partnering with our friends a

We're thrilled to be partnering with our friends at @yosalmusic and @montereyjazzfestival to present the California Central Coast Orchestra and Jazz Academy (@cojacmusic) in July! This unique virtual academy provides daily music education, to musicians aged 14-24, in both the classical and jazz repertoires. Applications are open through June 15th! Link in bio to learn more. #kuumbwajazz #elsistema #yosal #montereyjazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #classicalmusic #jazz #virtual #virtualcamp

Kuumbwa’s Summer Jazz Camp is back in 2021, and

Kuumbwa’s Summer Jazz Camp is back in 2021, and there's still time to register! In partnership with Cabrillo College’s Summer Youth Program, we will be presenting a small-capacity (14 students per session), outdoor camp June 14-24. Link in bio to learn more about the camp, the health and safety precautions that will be in place, and how to register! #kuumbwajazz #jazzcamp @cabrilloextension #cabrilloextension #musiceducation #jazzeducation #jazz #summercamp @cabrillocollege

🎹 Our Mondays with Kuumbwa performance series c

🎹 Our Mondays with Kuumbwa performance series continues next week with an encore set from pianist @myramelford. 🎹 (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #myramelford #piano #jazz #solopiano #mondayswithkuumbwa #kuumbwajazz #santacruz

New Mondays with Kuumbwa episodes coming your way

New Mondays with Kuumbwa episodes coming your way in June! 6/7 – Myra Melford Encore • 6/14 – Clara Trio • 6/21 – Come Fly With Me • 6/28 – Ray Obiedo Encore #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #myramelford @myramelford #claratrio #comeflywithme #rayobiedo

Thanks to all who tuned in to last night’s lives

Thanks to all who tuned in to last night’s livestreamed concert with @omarsosamusic and the B-Bay Quartet! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #omarsosa #santacruz #livestream #concertphotography

Tonight's the night we welcome Omar Sosa's new B-B

Tonight's the night we welcome Omar Sosa's new B-Bay Quartet to our stage for a livestreamed concert. Check out today's @scsentinel piece on tonight's event, and click the link in our bio to register. @omarsosamusic #omarsosa #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #livestream #concert #jazz @downtownsantacruz #downtownsantacruz

We’re excited to join venues across the country

We’re excited to join venues across the country for Independent Venue Week, July 12-18, 2021! Find out more about #IVW21 and celebrate the spirit of independence at: @IVW_US #kuumbwajazz

We've got a beautiful Mondays with Kuumbwa episode

We've got a beautiful Mondays with Kuumbwa episode coming your way next week, featuring violinist Mads Tolling and pianist Frank Martin. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa @madstolling #madstolling #frankmartin #jazz #duo #violin #piano #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz

@nivacalifornia is here to help preserve the ecosy

@nivacalifornia is here to help preserve the ecosystem of independent venues and concert presenters in California. Join them on social media and learn how you can voice your support. #saveourcastages #saveourstages #niva @nivassoc

Our free virtual master class series continues on

Our free virtual master class series continues on June 15th with @katiethiroux! 'Jazz Bass Technique' will explore how economics and ergonomics of technique and movement will improve your bass playing ability. Link in bio to register today. #kuumbwajazz #katiethiroux #jazz #bass #masterclass #musiceducation #jazzeducation #free

Counting down 'til our next livestreamed concert,

Counting down 'til our next livestreamed concert, featuring our good friend Omar Sosa and his new B-Bay Quartet. Register today for this May 27th event...link in bio! @omarsosamusic #omarsosa #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #livestream #concert #jazz @downtownsantacruz #downtownsantacruz

TONIGHT! Our free virtual master class series cont

TONIGHT! Our free virtual master class series continues with Jonathan Barber, who will be presenting 'Drumming with Intention,' a fresh perspective on redefining your drumming ability and unlocking new skills. Link in bio to register! #kuumbwajazz #jonathanbarber @jonathanb_live #drums #masterclass #musiceducation #jazzeducation

We can hardly wait to welcome Omar Sosa Music, alo

We can hardly wait to welcome Omar Sosa Music, along with his new B-Bay Quartet, back to the Kuumbwa stage this spring for a livestreamed concert. Registration is now open for this May 27th event! Link in bio to register for this May 27th event! #kuumbwajazz #santacruz @omarsosamusic #omarsosa #jazz #livestream #livestreamconcert

Next week's Mondays with Kuumbwa episode will spot

Next week's Mondays with Kuumbwa episode will spotlight the California-inflected honky tonk stylings of Hank & Ella with the Fine Country Band. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #hankandella #finecountryband @fine_country_band #honkytonk

Kuumbwa’s Summer Jazz Camp is back in 2021! In p

Kuumbwa’s Summer Jazz Camp is back in 2021! In partnership with Cabrillo College’s Summer Youth Program, we will be presenting a small-capacity (14 students per session), outdoor camp June 14-24. Link in bio to learn more about the camp, the health and safety precautions that will be in place, and how to register! #kuumbwajazz #jazzcamp @cabrilloextension #cabrilloextension #musiceducation #jazzeducation #jazz #summercamp @cabrillocollege

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