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Davina & the Vagabonds

Davina & the Vagabonds

December 11

Natalie Cressman

Master Class:
Natalie Cressman

December 12

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Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Spanish Harlem Orchestra:
Salsa Navidad

December 14

Victoria Victoria feat Charlie Hunter

Victoria Victoria
with Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola

December 18

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Friday, December 8 @ 7:00 PM

Painted Mandolin - 50th Anniversary of "Old and in the Way"

Saturday, December 9 @ 7:30 PM

The Songs of Joni Mitchell: Performed by Lori Rivera

Sunday, December 10 @ 3:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Davina & the Vagabonds

Monday, December 11 @ 7:00 PM

Master Class: Natalie Cressman – Melodic Improvisation

Tuesday, December 12 @ 6:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Salsa Navidad – 7:00 PM

Thursday, December 14 @ 7:00 PM

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A spellbinding night with the @billychildspiano Qu

A spellbinding night with the @billychildspiano Quartet featuring special guest @sjonesjazz. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #billychilds #seanjones #jazz #piano #trumpet #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

We're looking forward to kicking off our spring Ja

We're looking forward to kicking off our spring Jazz on Film series at the Landmark's Del Mar Theatre (@ltsantacruzca) with @omarsosamusic's "88 Well-Tuned Drums" documentary on May 10th! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #jazzonfilm #delmartheatre #jazz #film #filmfestival #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Mark Turner has been described by The New York Tim

Mark Turner has been described by The New York Times as "possibly jazz's premier player..." of the tenor saxophone. Don't miss his quartet's swing through Santa Cruz on May 22nd! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #markturner #jazz #saxophone #quartet #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Looking forward to our next collaboration with @an

Looking forward to our next collaboration with @anindexofmusic, on May 18th. Gonna be a great night with @amidang and @beast.nest! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #indexical #amidang #beastnest #santacruz #studenttickets #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #livemusic

88 keys, a bench, and a mic. Give those things to

88 keys, a bench, and a mic. Give those things to @petercincotti and he can take you anywhere. Join us for his May 15th visit to the Kuumbwa stage. Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #petercincotti #jazz #pop #greatamericansongbook #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

What a homecoming for @remyleboeuf and @pascallebo

What a homecoming for @remyleboeuf and @pascalleboeuf! Thanks to all who joined us last night. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #leboeufbrothers #pascalleboeuf #remyleboeuf #jazz #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography

Bay Area folk and bluegrass luminary @laurielewism

Bay Area folk and bluegrass luminary @laurielewismusic brings her upbeat band 'Men of Note' to Kuumbwa on May 12th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #laurielewis #bluegrass #folk #bayarea #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Shells, shells, and more shells! Such a fun Master

Shells, shells, and more shells! Such a fun Master Class with Steve Wilson last night, exploring the use of conch shells in jazz. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #masterclass #musiceducation #shells #conchshells #livestream #santacruz #jazzeducation #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

The Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band is having a busy sprin

The Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band is having a busy spring...rehearsing hard, playing gigs, and preparing for this exciting headline performance at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center on May 11th. Don't miss it! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #honorband #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Renowned pianist/composer/arranger Billy Childs br

Renowned pianist/composer/arranger Billy Childs brings his quartet, featuring special guest trumpeter Sean Jones, to town on Monday, May 1st. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to A-Train Law for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #billychilds #seanjones #jazz #piano #trumpet #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @billychildspiano @sjonesjazz @downtownsantacruz

Don't miss out on early bird pricing for Kuumbwa's

Don't miss out on early bird pricing for Kuumbwa's 2023 Jazz Camp. Registration is now open, for students grades 8-12. Link in bio for info and registration! #kuumbwajazz #jazzcamp #musicaeducation #jazzeducation #camp #summercamp #cabrillocollege

It's always a party when @omarsosamusic, @seckouke

It's always a party when @omarsosamusic, @seckoukeitamusic, and @gustavo.ovalles come to town. We're still feeling the good vibes from Saturday night! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #omarsosa #seckoukeita #gustavoovalles #subatrio #jazz #trio #livemusic #jazztrio #piano #kora #percussion #worldmusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography

Happy 🌎 Day! Celebrate with the Kuumbwa Jazz Ho

Happy 🌎 Day! Celebrate with the Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band at San Lorenzo Park’s Duck Island Stage at noon. See you there!

Thank you, @garymeeksax, for taking the time to sh

Thank you, @garymeeksax, for taking the time to share your insight and artistry with the Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #honorband #musiceducation #jazzeducation #jazz #santacruz #garymeek

So good to have Barney's guitar back in the house!

So good to have Barney's guitar back in the house! It's in the best of hands with @formanism. (📷 1: Will Wallace, 📷 2: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #barneykessel #guitar #jazzguitar #jazz #backstage #concertphotography #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

A reunion! Monday night was one for the books with

A reunion! Monday night was one for the books with @formanism, @johnclaytonjazz, and @jeffhamiltondrums celebrating their mentors: Barney Kessel, Ray Brown, and Shelly Manne (aka The Poll Winners). (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #reuniontrio #jazz #trio #jazztrio #bruceforman #johnclayton #jeffhamilton #barneykessel #raybrown #shellymanne #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Roots music supergroup Mr. Sun – featuring Darol

Roots music supergroup Mr. Sun – featuring Darol Anger, Joe K. Walsh, Grant Gordy and Aidan O’Donnell – make their Kuumbwa debut this Thursday, April 20th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #mrsun #kuumbwajazz #rootsmusic #americana #folk #stringband #darolanger #joekwalsh #grantgordy #aidanodonnell #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz @darolangerfiddler @joe_k_walsh @grantgordy @downtownsantacruz @mrsunband

We're grateful to the William and Flora Hewlett Fo

We're grateful to the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation for their support of Kuumbwa Jazz over the years, and we're pleased to participate in their #FutureOfTheArts campaign.

We'd love to hear your aspirations for the arts, the pandemic-era innovations that have inspired you, and how you're fostering healthy arts communities 👇

We're counting down 'til the Le Boeuf Brothers' re

We're counting down 'til the Le Boeuf Brothers' return to Kuumbwa! Join us on April 27th, as Remy and Pascal (alums of the Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band) present music from their forthcoming album, Hush. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to John Livingston and Fran Etow for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #leboeufbrothers #pascalleboeuf #remyleboeuf #jazz #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @remyleboeuf @pascalleboeuf

Some favorite moments from last week's barn-burnin

Some favorite moments from last week's barn-burning set by We ARE: Aaron Goldberg, Reuben Rogers, and Eric Harland. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #aarongoldberg #reubenrogers #ericharland #jazz #trio #livemusic #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @aarongoldbergmusic @ericharland @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography

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