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Wednesday, March 18 @ 7:00 PM

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Thursday, March 19 @ 7:00 PM

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Tuesday, March 24 @ 7:00 PM

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@westerliesmusic transcended genres, eras, and sty

@westerliesmusic transcended genres, eras, and styles in perfect harmony 🎺✨

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#thewesterlies #kuumbwajazz

"An unflinching original who has revealed new poss

"An unflinching original who has revealed new possibilities within the music." – The New York Times

Guitarist @maryhalvorsonmusic brings her new group, Canis Major, to Kuumbwa on April 2.

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#maryhalvorson #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

@pasqualegrassomusic brings uniquely innovative mu

@pasqualegrassomusic brings uniquely innovative musical stylings – and his trio – to Kuumbwa on March 30!

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#pasqualegrasso #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

An inspiring two days with @kaethe.hostetter teach

An inspiring two days with @kaethe.hostetter teaching her 'Intro to Ethiopian Music' Master Class, and celebrating the release of her upcoming album with a hometown show 🎻

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#kaethehostetter #kuumbwajazz

"The alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin plays jazz

"The alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin plays jazz that is sprinkled with the rich flavors of funk and soul—she’s a crafty traditionalist who remains in step with the rhythms of the young generation" – The New Yorker

GRAMMY nominated saxophonist @lakeciab will light up the Kuumbwa stage on March 27.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#lakeciabenjamin #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"Growing up in Jalisco, Mexico, Vazquez was raised

"Growing up in Jalisco, Mexico, Vazquez was raised on traditional Mexican music along with R&B, jazz, folk and rock giving her a cornucopia of sound to draw from..." – @goodtimessc

Don't miss @ednavazquezmusic's solo show on March 15! 🌹

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#ednavazquez #santacruzmusic

🪩 Celebrate like it's 1978 with @josejamesmusic, w

🪩 Celebrate like it's 1978 with @josejamesmusic, who is returning to Kuumbwa on March 26!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Jazz Divas for sponsoring this evening.

#josejames #kuumbawjazz #santacruzmusic

Looking forward to two packed houses for @bookertj

Looking forward to two packed houses for @bookertjonesmusic's return to Kuumbwa!

🎟️ 7 PM is sold out, and only a few tickets remain for the 9 PM show. Get yours today at the link in our bio!

🌃 Our thanks to Cassidy Insurance Agency for sponsoring this evening.

#bookertjones #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

The sweet sounds of the @bobby.watson.4 Quartet.

The sweet sounds of the @bobby.watson.4 Quartet.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#bobbywatson #kuumbwajazz

"An Alto saxophonist with this really exceptionall

"An Alto saxophonist with this really exceptionally expressive style, you hear so much emotion in his playing, it’s a very human sound” – @npr

Following the first release of their upcoming trifecta, “Live at the Village Vanguard”, the @immanuel.wilkins Quartet will perform at Kuumbwa on March 24.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#immanuelwilkins #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

The AGUAS Trio featuring @omarsosamusic, @yilianca

The AGUAS Trio featuring @omarsosamusic, @yiliancanizares and @gustavo.ovalles brought friends old and new to the Kuumbwa stage.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#aguastrio #omarsosa #yiliancanizares #gustavoovalles #kuumbwajazz

🎷 Saxophonist and educator @jeffantoniukmusic will

🎷 Saxophonist and educator @jeffantoniukmusic will demonstrate tools and tips for 'Building the Blues – From Feel to Freedom' in this free Master Class on March 17. Join us in-person or stream it on @crowdcast.io – more info at the link in our bio!

If you're joining us in-person, make sure to stick around after the class for a jam session hosted by @jazzsocietysantacruz.

#jeffantoniuk

"...Genre of one...Charles...is fully in control,

"...Genre of one...Charles...is fully in control, and figures to be for a very long time." – @downbeat_mag

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: Sarah Elizabeth Charles – Dawn | September 17

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#sarahelizabethcharles #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🌷 Join us for our free spring master classes, held

🌷 Join us for our free spring master classes, held both in-person and online!

Head to the link in our bio for registration and streaming information.

#dafnisprieto #gregoriouribe #susanmuscarella

@pinkmartini vocalist @ednavazquezmusic's eagerly-

@pinkmartini vocalist @ednavazquezmusic's eagerly-anticipated California tour makes its final stop at Kuumbwa on March 15! Join us for a night of original songs blending folk, rock, R&B, and Mexican heritage.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#ednavazquez

🎹 Pulling inspiration from the melodic sensibiliti

🎹 Pulling inspiration from the melodic sensibilities of Paris and the rhythms of Rio de Janeiro, pianist/vocalist @sarahmckenziemusic will take Kuumbwa on a musical journey on March 18.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#sarahmckenzie #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

📢 Low ticket alert! 🎸 Innovative guitarist @charl

📢 Low ticket alert!

🎸 Innovative guitarist @charliehunterguitar returns with his trio.

🎟️ 7 PM show is sold out! Get your 9 PM tickets at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Val Cole for sponsoring the evening.

#charliehunter #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🌹 Pink Martini vocalist @ednavazquezmusic presents

🌹 Pink Martini vocalist @ednavazquezmusic presents a musical melting pot of folk, rock, R&B, and Mexican heritage. Don't miss her solo debut at Kuumbwa, performing her emotive and uplifting original songs.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#ednavazquez #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

☀️ Registration for this summer's Kuumbwa Jazz Cam

☀️ Registration for this summer's Kuumbwa Jazz Camp is now open!

🎺 For over 25 years Jazz Camp has been a destination for student musicians, grades 8-12, to learn about the thrilling creativity and limitless possibilities of jazz.

🎓 Scholarships and financial aid available! Please email brian@kuumbwajazz.org with questions.

📋 Link in bio for more info.

#kuumbwajazzcamp

🎻🪗 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

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