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Melissa Aldana

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February 13

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Tuck & Patti

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Kandace Springs

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February 17

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Melissa Aldana Quartet

Saturday, February 4 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Kenny Barron Trio

Monday, February 6 @ 7:00 PM

The White Album Ensemble “Unplugged”

Friday, February 10 @ 8:00 PM

Sin Sisters Burlesque

Saturday, February 11 @ 7:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Monday, February 13 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Tuesday, February 14 @ 7:30 PM

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Thanks to all who joined us for last night's sold-

Thanks to all who joined us for last night's sold-out tribute to Lionel Hampton and Ellis Marsalis with the @jasonmarsalis Quartet! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #jasonmarsalis #lionelhampton #jazz #vibraphone #quartet #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography

We're excited and honored to be hosting the world

We're excited and honored to be hosting the world premiere of 'A Diaspora Journey' – a newly-commissioned five-part suite composed and performed by @iamelena and @lionelloueke. 'A Diaspora Journey' explores myriad musical traditions – spanning time and continents – to reflect the many ways that Black people and cultures have expressed and told their stories.

Join us for the premiere concert on Monday, February 20th. Our thanks to The Creative Work Fund (a program of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund that also is supported by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation) for granting support of this project. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info.

On Tuesday, February 21st, please join us for A Diaspora Journey: Conversation with Elena Pinderhughes & @thomassagepedersen. This discussion about the project and musical suite is FREE and will be held in-person and live-streamed. Our thanks to @blackhealthmatters_scc for sponsoring this event! Link in bio for more info.
#elenapinderhughes #lionelloueke #kuumbwajazz #diaspora #creativeworkfund #livemusic #premiere #jazz #studenttickets #thomassagepedersen #blackhealthmatters #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Join us at Carmel's @sunset_cultural_center on Mar

Join us at Carmel's @sunset_cultural_center on March 1st, as we partner with our friends at the @montereyjazzfestival to present the incomparable @mariaschneiderorchestra. Maria Schneider's music has been hailed by critics as "evocative, majestic, magical, heart-stopping gorgeous, imaginative, revelatory, riveting, daring, and beyond categorization." Get your tickets today! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Shout-out to @nprmontereybay, our media sponsor for the concert! #kuumbwajazz #montereyjazz #sunsetcenter #carmel #mariaschneider #mariaschneiderorchestra #jazz #orchestra #montereybay #livemusic #monterey #santacruz

@kandacesprings brings her sublime blend of classi

@kandacesprings brings her sublime blend of classic soul and jazz to town on February 17th. Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to the Jazz Divas for sponsoring the evening. #kandacesprings #kuumbwajazz #jazz #soul #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursanracruz @downtownsantacruz

A grand celebration of Django Reinhardt with the m

A grand celebration of Django Reinhardt with the masterful @stephanewrembel. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #stephanewrembel #jazz #guitar #hotjazz #swing #djangoreinhardt #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #livemusic #concertphotography @downtownsantacruz

Looking for some special Valentine's Day plans? Jo

Looking for some special Valentine's Day plans? Join us for a concert and dinner! We're thrilled to be continuing our Valentine's Day tradition with our good friends Tuck & Patti. Tickets and dinner reservations are going fast, so don't delay! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Jeff Farnsworth & Michele Taylor for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #tuckandpatti #valentinesday #livemusic #duo #jazz #vocals #guitar #studenttickets #santacruz #visitsantacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz @tuckandpatti_ @downtownsantacruz

A sold-out Friday night with the Mark Lettieri Gro

A sold-out Friday night with the Mark Lettieri Group! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #marklettieri #snarkypuppy #fearlessflyers #guitar #jazz #funk #r&b #jazzfusion #livemusic #santacruz #concertphotography #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @mjlettieri

Behind the scenes, rehearsing for last week's Mont

Behind the scenes, rehearsing for last week's Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour kickoff at Kuumbwa. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #montereyjazz #jazz #deedeebridgewater #kurtelling #lakeciabenjamin #christiansands #yasushinakamura #clarencepenn #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @montereyjazzfestival @deedeebridgewater @kurtelling @lakeciab @christiansandsjazz @yasushibass @clarencepenn

An unforgettable night with the Monterey Jazz Fest

An unforgettable night with the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #montereyjazz #jazz #deedeebridgewater #kurtelling #lakeciabenjamin #christiansands #yasushinakamura #clarencepenn #studenttickets #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @montereyjazzfestival @deedeebridgewater @kurtelling @lakeciab @christiansandsjazz @yasushibass @clarencepenn #concertphotography

@cyrilleaimee’s vocals and artistry always dazzl

@cyrilleaimee’s vocals and artistry always dazzle, and we're thrilled to be welcoming her back to Kuumbwa on February 13th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️: and info #kuumbwajazz #cyrilleaimee #jazz #vocals #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz @downtownsantacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

It's always an honor to welcome back @neaarts 'Jaz

It's always an honor to welcome back @neaarts 'Jazz Master' and legendary pianist @kennybarron. Join us on February 6th! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Mary Alice and David Copp for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #kennybarron #jazz #piano #jazztrio #nea #jazzmaster #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @johnathanblakedrums #jonathanblake @kiyobass #kiyoshikitagawa

Melissa Aldana is one of the most renowned saxopho

Melissa Aldana is one of the most renowned saxophonists in contemporary jazz and will return to the Kuumbwa stage on February 4th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz @melissaaldanasax #melissaaldana #jazz #saxophone #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

@jasonmarsalis and his quartet celebrate the music

@jasonmarsalis and his quartet celebrate the musical legacy of vibraphonist Lionel Hampton at Kuumbwa on January 30th. Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #jasonmarsalis #lionelhampton #jazz #vibraphone #quartet #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz @downtownsantacruz

January 23rd marks the birthday of legendary guita

January 23rd marks the birthday of legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt, and what better way to celebrate than with the modern-day hot jazz luminary @stephanewrembel!? Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #stephanewrembel #jazz #guitar #hotjazz #swing #djangoreinhardt #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #livemusic

You may know him from Snarky Puppy or The Fearless

You may know him from Snarky Puppy or The Fearless Flyers, but guitarist Mark Lettieri is bringing his own group to town on January 20th! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #marklettieri #snarkypuppy #fearlessflyers #guitar #jazz #funk #r&b #jazzfusion #livemusic #santacruz #studenttickets #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @mjlettieri

The @montereyjazzfestival on Tour – featuring @d

The @montereyjazzfestival on Tour – featuring @deedeebridgewater, @kurtelling, @lakeciab, @christiansandsjazz, @yasushibass, and @clarencepenn – kicks off their 2023 tour (celebrating the festival's 65th anniversary!) with two shows at Kuumbwa on January 17th. Tickets are going fast, so get yours today! Link in bio for tickets and info. #kuumbwajazz #montereyjazz #jazz #deedeebridgewater #kurtelling #lakeciabenjamin #christiansands #yasushinakamura #clarencepenn #studenttickets #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

🎉 Thank you for an inspiring, music-filled year

🎉 Thank you for an inspiring, music-filled year – we'll see you in 2023! 🎉 (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #jazz #livemusic #nonprofit #concertphotography #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz #musiceducation #jazzeducation

'Tis the season to become a Kuumbwa member! Your s

'Tis the season to become a Kuumbwa member! Your support makes it possible for us to present incredible concerts and provide inspiring music education programs – thank you! Memberships start at $75 and come with lots of great perks. Link in bio to learn more and donate. #kuumbwajazz #jazz #livemusic #nonprofit #concertphotography #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz #musiceducation #jazzeducation

Renowned vocalist Roberta Gambarini returns to the

Renowned vocalist Roberta Gambarini returns to the Kuumbwa stage on January 9th – our first show of 2023! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #robertagambarini #jazz #vocals #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #visitsantacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @robertagambarini3000

@braxton_cook brings his Black Nostalgia Tour to S

@braxton_cook brings his Black Nostalgia Tour to Santa Cruz on March 9th for his Kuumbwa debut. Don't sleep on this one! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #braxtoncook #kuumbwajazz #jazz #r&b #saxophone #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

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