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Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Preservation Hall Jazz Band
at the Rio Theatre

Wednesday, November 20 – 7:30 PM

Akiko/Hamilton/Dechter

Akiko – Hamilton – Dechter

Monday, December 2 – 7:00 PM

At The Rio Theatre:
Sweet Honey in the Rock

Monday, January 20 – 7:30 PM

Music Education
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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Akiko – Hamilton – Dechter

Monday, December 2 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Issac Delgado – 7:00 PM

Wednesday, December 4 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Issac Delgado – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, December 4 @ 9:00 PM

Be Natural Music Youth Rock Concert

Friday, December 6 @ 5:00 PM

Anthony Arya's Home for the Holidays

Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30 PM

Molly's Revenge Winterdance

Sunday, December 8 @ 7:30 PM

@kuumbwajazz

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Join us on @spotify and check out our curated playlist of artists coming to Kuumbwa, as well as albums recorded live in our stage! #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #spotify

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The gig. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #miguelzenon @miguelzenonmusic #jazz #saxophone #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

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The warm-up. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #miguelzenon @miguelzenonmusic #jazz #saxophone #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

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Keyboard Command Central. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #thefunkyknuckles @thefunkyknuckles #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz #concertphotography

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😎 (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #thefunkyknuckles @thefunkyknuckles #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

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A spellbinding evening with Steel House – Edward Simon, Scott Colley, and Brian Blade – last night. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #steelhouse #edwardsimon @edsimon.music #scottcolley @scottcolleymusic #brianblade #jazz #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

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Two magical sets from the Joshua Redman Quartet last night. How lucky are we? (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #joshuaredman @joshuaredmanmusic #jazz #concertphotography #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

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Some of our favorite moments from Giant Steps For Jazz were presenting Dave Miner, Kyle Goldman, and Danny Scher with our Ellington Award. This award honors individuals whose support of Kuumbwa Jazz has significantly contributed to the health and strength of our nonprofit. Dave, Kyle, and Danny...to quote Duke: “we love you madly”! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

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Big thanks to Chef Brad Briske, of @homesoquel, for the delicious four-course dinner enjoyed at Giant Steps For Jazz! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

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Each year we look forward to our annual fundraiser and this year’s event, Giant Steps For Jazz, was truly one to remember. Together we realized nearly $110,000, which will help us continue to bring incredible concerts to our community, as well as provide another vibrant year of our music education programs. We are filled with thanks and gratitude to our community! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

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A truly special evening with the Branford Marsalis Quartet on Friday. Thanks to all who joined us! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #branfordmarsalis @branfordmarsalis #branfordmarsalisquartet #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #saxophone #concertphotography #yoursantacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz

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We are grateful to the following local, regional, and national granting agencies. Thank you!

320-2 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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