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Mondays with Kuumbwa – Pamela Rose & Terrence Brewer Encore

Monday, April 19

Virtual Master Class – Tammi Brown: Learn to Make Your Voice Soar

Tuesday, April 20 @ 6:00 PM

Mondays with Kuumbwa – Bruce Forman & Gary Meek: Socially Distanced Duo

Monday, April 26

Swingtime into Springtime Fundraising Auction

Friday, April 30

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We've got an encore set from Pamela Rose and Terre

We've got an encore set from Pamela Rose and Terrence Brewer coming your way for our next Mondays with Kuumbwa episode! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #pamelarose #terrencebrewer @terrencebrewer #jazz #jazzduo

Congratulations to our Artistic Director and Co-Fo

Congratulations to our Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Tim Jackson, on being named the recipient of the California Jazz Foundation's 2021 Nica Award! Find out more info about the @cjfhelps’ upcoming virtual gala at californiajazzfoundation.org

Looking forward to our next Mondays with Kuumbwa e

Looking forward to our next Mondays with Kuumbwa episode, featuring a set by the Bay Area's own Kristen Strom Quartet! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #kristenstrom #jazz #saxophone #jazzsaxophone

We're excited to announce our Swingtime into Sprin

We're excited to announce our Swingtime into Springtime online auction! Funds raised from this event will support Kuumbwa Jazz’s mission as we develop and share new virtual concert and music education programs. Check out the link in bio to take a sneak-peak at some of the auction items! #kuumbwajazz #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #fundraiser #nonprofit #auction

This week’s episode of Mondays with Kuumbwa feat

This week’s episode of Mondays with Kuumbwa features a very special program of solo performers and ensembles curated by New Music Works. The episode is too long for IGTV, but you can click the link in our bio, and select the Mondays with Kuumbwa button to watch! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #newmusicworks @newmusicworks #chambermusic

Thank you for the music, @geraldclayton, @johnclay

Thank you for the music, @geraldclayton, @johnclaytonjazz, and @jeffhamiltondrums! And thanks to all who joined us for last week's livestreamed concert, and especially for your understanding and patience through our unforeseen technical interruptions. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #geraldclayton #johnclayton #jeffhamilton #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #jazztrio #livestream #livestreamconcert

We have a very special Mondays with Kuumbwa episod

We have a very special Mondays with Kuumbwa episode coming your way next week, featuring a lineup of chamber ensembles and solo performers curated by New Music Works. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography ) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #newmusicworks @newmusicworks #chambermusic

Can’t wait to share these new Mondays with Kuumb

Can’t wait to share these new Mondays with Kuumbwa episodes with you all in April! 4/5 – New Music Works Ensembles • 4/12 – Kristen Strom Quartet • 4/19 – Pamela Rose & Terrence Brewer • 4/26 – Bruce Forman & Gary Meek: Socially Distanced Duo #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #newmusicworks @newmusicworks #kristenstrom #pamelarose @terrencebrewer #terrencebrewer @formanism #bruceforman @garymeeksax #garymeek

Counting down 'til our next Mondays with Kuumbwa e

Counting down 'til our next Mondays with Kuumbwa episode, featuring an encore set from the Keshav Batish Quartet! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #keshavbatish @keshavbatish #shaysalhov #lucashahn @lucasthahn #aroncaceres @aroncaceresmusic #jazz #santacruz

Together, pianist Gerald Clayton, bassist John Cla

Together, pianist Gerald Clayton, bassist John Clayton, and drummer Jeff Hamilton make a trio for the ages. Don't miss this rare appearance by this incredible group, which will be livestreamed directly from the Kuumbwa Jazz stage on April 1st. Link in bio to register today! Together, Gerald Clayton, John Clayton, and Jeff Hamilton form a remarkable trio with a family connection, honoring their collective legacy through a commitment to artistic exploration. Don't miss their April 1st concert, livestreamed from the Kuumbwa stage! Link in bio to register. @geraldclayton #geraldclayton @johnclaytonjazz #johnclayton @jeffhamiltondrums #jeffhamilton #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #jazztrio #livestream #livestreamconcert

Together, Gerald Clayton, John Clayton, and Jeff H

Together, Gerald Clayton, John Clayton, and Jeff Hamilton form a remarkable trio with a family connection, honoring their collective legacy through a commitment to artistic exploration. Don't miss their April 1st concert, livestreamed from the Kuumbwa stage! Link in bio to register. @geraldclayton #geraldclayton @johnclaytonjazz #johnclayton @jeffhamiltondrums #jeffhamilton #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #jazztrio #livestream #livestreamconcert

We are ready to swing, Western style, with @the_ca

We are ready to swing, Western style, with @the_carolyn_sills_combo in our next Mondays with Kuumbwa episode! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #carolynsillscombo #carolynsills #westernswing

Mark your calendars for April 20th, when our Virtu

Mark your calendars for April 20th, when our Virtual Master Class series will continue with our good friend Tammi Brown. Learn to Make Your Voice Soar will provide enlightening and inspiring tools, tips, and methods for aspiring vocalists. Registration is free and is now open – link in bio! #tammibrown @tammibrownmusic #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #masterclass #vocals #musiceducation #jazzeducation

There's still a couple days left to stream @watson

There's still a couple days left to stream @watsonvillefilmfest's virtual presentation of @fandangoatthewall, so don't miss out! This inspiring film follows multi Grammy award-winners Arturo O’Farrill and Kabir Sehgal as they prepare to record a live album at the United States-Mexico border wall during the annual Fandango Fronterizo Festival. We're proud to be co-presenting this film with the Watsonville Film Festival, so check out the link in our bio to register for free and watch! #fandangoatthewall #watsonvillefilmfestival #kuumbwajazz #arturoofarrill @pianitis #kabirsehgal @kabir.cc #filmfestival #sanjarocho #watsonville #santacruz

Let the countdown begin to Tuesday's free virtual

Let the countdown begin to Tuesday's free virtual master class on the history, architecture, and sound of the jazz guitar! Led by Benedetto Guitars' Howard Paul, this unique and informative class will be followed by a Q&A discussion. Link in bio to register and save your spot today. #kuumbwajazz #jazz #jazzeducation #musiceducation #howardpaul @howardpaul3029 #guitar #jazzguitar @benedetto_guitars #benedettoguitars

We've got a special Mondays with Kuumbwa episode c

We've got a special Mondays with Kuumbwa episode coming your way next week, featuring an encore set from the John Hanrahan Quartet celebrating the music and legacy of McCoy Tyner. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #jazz #santacruz #johnhanrahan #johnhanrahanquartet @jhanrahandrums #andrewdixon @iamandrewdixon #javiersantiago @javiersantiagomusic #reedmathis @reedmathis #mccoytyner

Today marks a year since we were last able to welc

Today marks a year since we were last able to welcome our community through the doors of the Kuumbwa Jazz Center for a concert. That night we were fortunate to experience saxophonist Melissa Aldana's transportive Frida Kahlo-inspired compositions. Our deepest thanks to all of you who have stayed connected with Kuumbwa Jazz and supported us in so many ways over the past year; by enjoying our virtual programming, renewing your membership, stocking up on Kuumbwa merchandise, and keeping us in your thoughts. We look forward to seeing you again in-person as soon as we're able. In the meantime, please continue to stay tuned to our virtual offerings, from our weekly Mondays with Kuumbwa episodes, to our livestreamed concerts and free master classes! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #yoursantacruz #downtownsantacruz #melissaaldana @melissaaldanasax #saxophone #concertphotography

@fandangoatthewall follows multi Grammy Award-winn

@fandangoatthewall follows multi Grammy Award-winners Arturo O’Farrill and Kabir Sehgal as they prepare to record a live album at the United States-Mexico border wall during the annual Fandango Fronterizo Festival. We're thrilled to be co-presenting the @watsonvillefilmfest’s online screenings of Fandango at the Wall; part of the festival’s 2021 Stories Matter virtual edition, through March 13th. Link in bio to register for free and watch! #fandangoatthewall #watsonvillefilmfestival #kuumbwajazz #arturoofarrill @pianitis @kabir.cc #kabirsehgal #filmfestival #sanjarocho #watsonville #santacruz

Mark your calendars for our next livestreamed conc

Mark your calendars for our next livestreamed concert, featuring The Trio: Gerald Clayton, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton. Registration for this April 1st virtual event, which will be livestreamed from the Kuumbwa stage, is now open...link in bio! @geraldclayton #geraldclayton @johnclaytonjazz #johnclayton @jeffhamiltondrums #jeffhamilton #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #jazztrio #livestream #livestreamconcert

Tonight marks night 1 of the 2021 virtual @watsonv

Tonight marks night 1 of the 2021 virtual @watsonvillefilmfest! We're thrilled to be co-presenting the festival’s online screenings of @fandangoatthewall, available March 5-13. Link in bio to register and watch! #fandangoatthewall #watsonvillefilmfestival #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #watsonville #filmfestival

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