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Thursday, October 8 @ 7:00 PM

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👕 @fonvillefribush bring their brand of 'Blue Coll

🎙️ Live at Kuumbwa: Tim's memories of albums recor

🎙️ Live at Kuumbwa: Tim's memories of albums recorded on our stage.

Installation 1: @pharoahsandersofficial "Live..." | 1981 | Theresa Records

Check out our 'Live at Kuumbwa' playlist on Spotify!

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r.r. jones | 11.7.1949 - 10.3.2026 All of us at K

r.r. jones | 11.7.1949 - 10.3.2026

All of us at Kuumbwa are deeply mourning the loss of our dear friend, and remarkable photographer, r.r. jones. In many ways, his art is as much a part of Kuumbwa as the musicians he photographed. We were lucky to have been a part of Ron’s world. Words can’t describe how much we miss him.

🎹💐 NOW ON SALE: @laradownesmusic | January 21 🎟️

🎹💐 NOW ON SALE: @laradownesmusic | January 21

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🪕🎻 NOW ON SALE: @nora.brwn & @stephiecoleman | Jan

🪕🎻 NOW ON SALE: @nora.brwn & @stephiecoleman | January 11

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💿 New Music Friday 💿 👕 Happy album release day to

💿 New Music Friday 💿

👕 Happy album release day to @fonvillefribush! Check out ‘Blue Collar Jazz’ – especially this track “Slap” – and don’t miss their Kuumbwa debut on October 26.

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October playlist: CRESCENDO (energy) ⚡️ A gradual

October playlist: CRESCENDO (energy) ⚡️ A gradual cresendo of volume, intensity, energy through the music of the October Kuumbwa artists. – Dj Muck

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🎙️ There's a new chanteuse in town. Don't miss @la

🎙️ There's a new chanteuse in town. Don't miss @laura.anglade's Kuumbwa debut this month.

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⭐ "...wonderfully natural improvisation." - @downb

⭐ "...wonderfully natural improvisation." - @downbeat_mag

🎷 Saxophonist @joelfrahmofficial returns to Kuumbwa on October 22.

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⭐ Don't miss @victorwooten and the @thewootenbroth

⭐ Don't miss @victorwooten and the @thewootenbrothersofficial at the @riotheatresantacruz on December 12!

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Introducing DJ Muck as Kuumbwa's new resident DJ!

Introducing DJ Muck as Kuumbwa's new resident DJ!

Get ready for curated playlists featuring Kuumbwa artists, original artwork, and more starting this fall 🍂🎶💿

⭐️ Don't forget to vote for us for 'Favorite Live

⭐️ Don't forget to vote for us for 'Favorite Live Music Lineup' and 'Favorite Live Music Venue' for the @lookoutsantacruz list! 📰

🗳️ Link in @lookoutsantacruz's bio

Fall is here and the bat signal is on 🦇 Yes, we’

Fall is here and the bat signal is on 🦇

Yes, we’re a jazz club…but we still love Ozzy.

📸 A blur of a week...the best kind though 🎞️ Than

📸 A blur of a week...the best kind though 🎞️

Thank you, @brassqueensnyc, @bill.frisell, and @official_aldimeola!

💿 New Music Friday 💿 🌙 We're loving @benflocks' c

💿 New Music Friday 💿

🌙 We're loving @benflocks' celestial new record 'Moonshades'

🌖 Don't miss his homecoming return to Kuumbwa on October 8, featuring Billy Mohler and Jay Bellerose.

🎧 Streaming link in @benflocks' bio
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🪩 A little bit psychedelic, a little bit cumbia, a

🪩 A little bit psychedelic, a little bit cumbia, a lot of vibe. Don't miss @dossantoschi's Kuumbwa debut on October 15 🎶

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Always an honor to welcome our friend @bill.frisel

Always an honor to welcome our friend @bill.frisell back to the stage. A mesmerizing night with HARMONY FIVE ⭐️

🎺 An absolute blast with @brassqueensnyc ✨

🎺 An absolute blast with @brassqueensnyc ✨

Legendary bassist @busterwilliamsofficial makes hi

Legendary bassist @busterwilliamsofficial makes his long-awaited return to Kuumbwa next month. Let the countdown begin!

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🎸 Only a few @bill.frisell & HARMONY FIVE tickets

🎸 Only a few @bill.frisell & HARMONY FIVE tickets remain for tonight. Grab yours before they're gone!

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