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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Madeleine Peyroux at the Rio Theatre

Wednesday, March 4 @ 7:30 PM

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Bobby Watson Quartet

Thursday, March 5 @ 7:00 PM

Return to Laurel Canyon

Friday, March 6 @ 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 7 @ 7:00 PM

Master Class: Kaethe Hostetter – Intro to Ethiopian Music

Tuesday, March 10 @ 7:00 PM

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🎻🪗 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

"A miraculous guitar player." – MusicRadar ⭐️ NO

"A miraculous guitar player." – MusicRadar

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @leeritenourofficial & Friends | April 9

🎟️ Tickets for 7PM & 9PM shows at the link in our bio.

#leeritenour #santacruzmusic

🎼 Thank you, Steve Wilson, for sharing your knowle

🎼 Thank you, Steve Wilson, for sharing your knowledge and passion with us!

A great class on how to effectively use 'The Real Book' and other lead sheet resources.

Missed it? Watch the replay at the link in our bio.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#stevewilson #kuumbwajazz

Lots of love for, and from, @ekepnkwelle and her b

Lots of love for, and from, @ekepnkwelle and her band! 💗⭐️

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#ekepnkwelle #kuumbwajazz

🎺 The Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band is a busy bunch! Cat

🎺 The Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band is a busy bunch! Catch this group of talented student musicians at their upcoming gigs around Santa Cruz 🎶

#kuumbwajazzhonorband #santacruzmusic

🎂 A happy belated birthday to our co-founder, Tim

🎂 A happy belated birthday to our co-founder, Tim Jackson! 🍰

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

A powerful night of music from @kahilelzabar's Eth

A powerful night of music from @kahilelzabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#kahilelzabar #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ Fresh off their first GRAMMY no

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

Fresh off their first GRAMMY nomination for Best Instrumental Arrangement, brass quartet @westerliesmusic will make their Kuumbwa debut on March 12.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#westerlies

Such a special night with the @anatcohenmusic Quar

Such a special night with the @anatcohenmusic Quartetinho. Thanks to all who joined us and packed the house!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#anatcohenquartetinho #kuumbwajazz

"...Nkwelle has emerged as one of jazz’s rising ar

"...Nkwelle has emerged as one of jazz’s rising artists." - @goodtimessc

💫 @ekepnkwelle returns to Kuumbwa leading her remarkable band, featuring @captainbessiesuave on bass, @orangejuliusmusic on piano, and @brianrichjr on drums.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#ekepnkwelle #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🇨🇺 Thank you, @alfredormusic and @pedritomartinezm

🇨🇺 Thank you, @alfredormusic and @pedritomartinezmusic! We're still dancing from Monday night. 🪩

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#alfredorodriguez #pedritomartinez #kuumbwajazz

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