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Grace Kelly

September 28

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Wednesday, September 28 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Eric Vloeimans & Will Holshouser

Thursday, September 29 @ 7:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Marty O'Reilly

Friday, September 30 @ 7:30 PM

Jennifer Berezan - Album Release Concert

Saturday, October 1 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Monday, October 3 @ 7:00 PM

Master Class: Lori Rivera – Every Song Tells a Story

Tuesday, October 4 @ 6:00 PM

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Thursday night with the Gary Meek Band, featuring

Thursday night with the Gary Meek Band, featuring many of the Monterey Bay area’s finest! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #jazz #garymeek #montereybay #saxophone #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @garymeeksax #concertphotography

Together, trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and accordionis

Together, trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and accordionist Will Holshouser conjure up a unique and evocative style of folk-inspired originals. Join us on September 29th – student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #ericvloeimans #willholshouser #kuumbwajazz
@SCDowntown #jazz #livemusic #accordion #trumpet #duo #duets #folk #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz @will.hols @ericvloeimans

We're partnering with @ltsantacruzca's Del Mar The

We're partnering with @ltsantacruzca's Del Mar Theatre to bring back the Jazz on Film series! Join us this fall for a curated lineup of jazz-centric films:

Oct. 5 – Jazz on a Summer's Day
Oct. 19 – I Called Him Morgan
Nov. 2 – The Girls in the Band
Nov. 16 – Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info.

#delmartheatre #kuumbwajazz #jazzonfilm #jazz #film santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

The legendary Billy Cobham ➡️ tools of the tra

The legendary Billy Cobham ➡️ tools of the trade. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #billycobham #crosswindsproject #kuumbwajazz #jazz #drums #drummer #jazzfusion #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @officialbillycobham @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography

Join us on October 13th and celebrate the power Et

Join us on October 13th and celebrate the power Ethiopian music with @qwanqwaband. Student tickets available!
Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #qwanqwa #santacruz @SCDowntown #visitsantacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #ethiopianmusic #studenttickets

Let the countdown begin 'til fado icon @marizaofic

Let the countdown begin 'til fado icon @marizaoficial hits the @sunset_cultural_center stage. Join us as we partner with the @montereyjazzfestival for this fantastic concert. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info! Our thanks to @gaylesbakery for sponsoring the evening.

The powerhouse trio of Krantz, Lefebvre, and Carlo

The powerhouse trio of Krantz, Lefebvre, and Carlock. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #waynekrantz #keithcarlock #timlefebvre #kuumbwajazz #trio #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @waynekrantz5 @timlefev @keithcarlockofficial #concertphotography

@kurtisrosenwinkel is one of the most distinctive

@kurtisrosenwinkel is one of the most distinctive voices in jazz guitar and brings his quartet to the Kuumbwa stage on October 10th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kurtrosenwinkel #kuumbwajazz #jazz #guitar #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #livemusic #studenttickets #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

A sublime night with Bill Frisell, Thomas Morgan,

A sublime night with Bill Frisell, Thomas Morgan, and Rudy Royston. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #billfrisell #kuumbwajazz #thomasmorgan #rudyroyston #jazz #trio #guitar #jazzguitar #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #studenttickets @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography @bill.frisell

The Ari Hoenig Trio featuring Gilad Hekselman & Ma

The Ari Hoenig Trio featuring Gilad Hekselman & Matt Penman is a vital and contemporary drum-led ensemble. Don't miss them at Kuumbwa on October 6th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #arihoenig #giladhekselman #mattpenman #kuumbwajazz #jazz #drums #trio #kuumbwajazz #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz
@arihoenig @ghex @downtownsantacruz

Next time you’re in the neighborhood be sure to

Next time you’re in the neighborhood be sure to swing by @metavinyl and check out their new Friends of Kuumbwa section, featuring artists who have played and/or have upcoming concerts at Kuumbwa!

Join us on October 4th (in-person or virtually!) f

Join us on October 4th (in-person or virtually!) for our next free Master Class. With 'Every Song Tells a Story' Lori Rivera will share her expertise on how to bring a song and its lyrics to life. Link in bio for more info. #kuumbwajazz #masterclass #loririvera #musiceducation #jazzeducation #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz

What a night with Claudia Villela, Guinga, and Nai

What a night with Claudia Villela, Guinga, and Nailor Proveta! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #claudiavillela #guinga #nailorproveta #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #brazilianmusic #livemusic #studenttickets #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography @claudiavillelamusic @guinga_oficial @nailor_proveta

@dakhabrakha returns to Santa Cruz on October 3rd

@dakhabrakha returns to Santa Cruz on October 3rd with their intricate musical tapestry of Ukrainian folk melodies. All proceeds from this concert will benefit Ukrainian relief. 🎟️🎟️: SOLD-OUT! Our thanks to the Kuumbwa Jazz Board of Trustees for sponsoring this evening. #dakhabrakha #kuumbwajazz @downtownsantacruz

Together, trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and accordionis

Together, trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and accordionist Will Holshouser conjure up a unique and evocative style of folk-inspired originals. Join us on September 29th – student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. https://#ericvloeimans #willholshouser #kuumbwajazz
@SCDowntown #jazz #livemusic #accordion #trumpet #duo #duets #folk #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz @will.hols @ericvloeimans

We're partnering up with our friends at @montereyj

We're partnering up with our friends at @montereyjazzfestival to present fado icon @marizaoficial at Carmel's @sunset_cultural_center on October 11th. Get your tickets today! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #mariza #fado #kuumbwajazz #montereyjazz #sunsetcenter #carmel

Pamela Rose & Mimi Fox...aka Acoustic Sisters. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mimifox #pamelarose #guitar #vocals #duet #jazz #blues #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #studenttickets #livemusic @downtownsantacruz @mimifoxjazz #concertphotography

@gkellymusic is one of the great performers in jaz

@gkellymusic is one of the great performers in jazz today. Don't miss this innovative bandleader at Kuumbwa on September 28th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Erik's DeliCafe for sponsoring the evening! #kuumbwajazz #gracekelly #jazz #saxophone #studenttickets #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist/bandleader Gary

Saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist/bandleader Gary Meek is a mainstay of the Monterey Bay area's jazz scene, and we look forward to welcoming his sextet to Kuumbwa on September 22nd. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #jazz #garymeek #montereybay #saxophone #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @garymeeksax

"Joey D was a beast on the B3. Virtuosity, power,

"Joey D was a beast on the B3. Virtuosity, power, finesse, and soul were always on display during his performances. He was a Kuumbwa favorite for many years and will be truly missed." - Tim Jackson, Artistic Director, Kuumbwa Jazz (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

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