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Molly Miller Trio

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Piano: An All-Woman Show Tour Launch, with Brianna Conrey

Saturday, April 27 @ 7:00 PM

Karen with a K - A Musical Temper Tantrum

Sunday, April 28 @ 5:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Gerald Clayton & Elena Pinderhughes Duo

Monday, April 29 @ 7:00 PM

Santa Cruz Works presents: Super Tech

Wednesday, May 1 @ 6:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Molly Miller Trio

Thursday, May 2 @ 7:00 PM

Friday, May 3 @ 7:30 PM

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We’re thrilled to announce the Bobbi Todaro Scho

We’re thrilled to announce the Bobbi Todaro Scholarship – Supporting Young Women in Jazz! Named in recognition of Kuumbwa Jazz’s former Executive Director, this exciting scholarship package will provide the awardee with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Kuumbwa’s inspiring music education programs and renowned concert experiences. Our sincere thanks to the Ten Sharps sponsorship group for making this scholarship possible.

Applications are now open! Students aged 12-18 are invited to apply. Check out the link in our bio for application or email chanel@kuumbwajazz.org for more info.

A note from Bobbi Todaro: “Young women with an interest in, and passion for, jazz need (and deserve) more opportunities to be heard. This scholarship helps make that possible. I am both honored and grateful to the Ten Sharps, thank you!”

LOW TICKET ALERT! @heyemmet is one of the pivotal

LOW TICKET ALERT! @heyemmet is one of the pivotal pianists of his generation, and we’re counting down ‘til his trio’s return to Kuumbwa on May 20th. Link in bio for🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Brian & Patti Herman for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #emmetcohen #emmetcohentrio #jazz #piano #jazzpiano #trio #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Chris Cain brings his soul-stirring and scorching

Chris Cain brings his soul-stirring and scorching blues guitar back to the Kuumbwa stage on May 13th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #chriscain #blues #guitar #bluesguitar #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Congratulations to our very own Tim Jackson, along

Congratulations to our very own Tim Jackson, along with @SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline, on receiving the Ed Bradley Award for Leadership in Jazz from @jazzdotorg!

Sco. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz

Sco. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #johnscofield #jazz #trio #guitar #jazztrio #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @oldmansco #concertphotography

@omarsosamusic got us dancing through the week 🙂 …thanks to all who joined us for last night’s shows! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #omarsosa #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #quartetoamericanos #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Acclaimed trumpeter Takuya Kuroda (@takutrumpet) i

Acclaimed trumpeter Takuya Kuroda (@takutrumpet) is a forward-thinking musician with a distinct hybrid sound, blending soulful jazz, funk, post-bop, fusion, and hip hop. Don’t miss his Kuumbwa debut on April 24th! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #takuyakuroda #trumpet #jazz #soul #funk #hiphop #fusion #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Ambient and new-age music luminary @laraaji_offici

Ambient and new-age music luminary @laraaji_official will be joined by Arji OceAnanda for a ‘Celestial Sound Performance’ at Kuumbwa on April 22nd. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #laraaji #arjioceananda #ambient #music #newage #celestialsoundperformance #ambientmusic #newagemusic #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Registration is now open for Kuumbwa’s 2024 Jazz

Registration is now open for Kuumbwa’s 2024 Jazz Camp, presented in partnership with @cabrillocollege/@cabrilloextension’s Summer Youth Program! For nearly 30 years, Jazz Camp has been a destination for student musicians, grades 8-12, to experience the inspiring creativity and limitless possibilities of jazz. Register today for early bird pricing! Link in bio for info and registration.

‘Strategies for Sight-Reading’ with David McGi

‘Strategies for Sight-Reading’ with David McGillicuddy and Kiefer Taylor! Thanks to all who joined us, in-person and online, for last night’s Master Class. Missed it? You can still stream it on @crowdcast.io…link in bio. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

Don’t miss the John Scofield Trio featuring Vice

Don’t miss the John Scofield Trio featuring Vicente Archer & Bill Stewart on April 8th...tickets are going fast! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Su Nerton & Tom Thacher for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #johnscofield #vicentearcher #billstewart #jazz #trio #guitar #jazztrio #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @oldmansco @downtownsantacruz

Pianist and The Bad Plus co-founder Ethan Iverson

Pianist and The Bad Plus co-founder Ethan Iverson brings the music of his acclaimed new album, Technically Acceptable, to Santa Cruz on April 4th. Student tickets available. Link in bio for
🎟️🎟️ and info. #ethaniverson #kuumbwajazz #jazz #piano #jazzpiano #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @everynoteistrue

Such a special day with @bobby.mcferrin and Motion

Such a special day with @bobby.mcferrin and Motion, singing ‘Circlesongs’ together. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

Mark your calendars for March 28th, when the @orri

Mark your calendars for March 28th, when the @orrin_evans Trio will showcase the thrillingly bold musical chances taken on the pianist’s new album, The Red Door. Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #orrinevans #jazz #piano #jazzpiano #trio #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Always an unforgettable night when the @branfordma

Always an unforgettable night when the @branfordmarsalis Quartet is in town. Thanks to all who joined us for two sold-out shows! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #branfordmarsalis #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #concertphotography

Join us (in-person or streaming!) on March 19th fo

Join us (in-person or streaming!) on March 19th for our next free Master Class. In ‘Strategies for Sight-Reading’ educators David McGillicuddy and Kiefer Taylor will share practical methods to develop, improve, and master your musical sight-reading skills. Link in bio for more info. #kuumbwajazz #masterclass #musiceducation #jazzeducation

“It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that

“It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!” We’re so proud of our Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band for their feature in last week’s Santa Cruz Symphony ‘The Orchestra Moves’ Youth Concerts.

Always an honor to welcome the incomparable @diann

Always an honor to welcome the incomparable @diannereeves back to the Kuumbwa stage. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #diannereeves #kuumbwajazz #jazz #vocals #jazzvocals #vocalist #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

“If more [tribute concerts] were idiosyncratic l

“If more [tribute concerts] were idiosyncratic labors of love like alto saxophonist Owen Broder’s ‘Hodges: Front & Center,’ well, the scene would be a whole lot more fun.” - Andrew Gilbert, @sfclassicalvoice

Join us on March 21st for @owenbroder’s celebration of legendary saxophonist Johnny Hodges. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #owenbroder #johnnyhodges #jazz #saxophone #livemusic #studenttickets #dukeellington #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Sullivan returns! Missed @sullivanfortnerjr’s am

Sullivan returns! Missed @sullivanfortnerjr’s amazing performance alongside @cecilemclorinsalvant last month? Then join us for his trio show on February 26th. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info.

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