50th Anniversary Celebration at San Lorenzo Park feat. SambaDá, Tony Lindsay with The Joint Chiefs & More
Join us for this free outdoor concert, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kuumbwa Jazz! This day of feel-good music will feature an upbeat lineup of five beloved groups:
For over twenty years, SambaDá has been mixing contemporary sounds with the musical roots of Brazilian culture. SambaDá incorporates a wide range of styles, generations, and sensibilities. What unites this band through their diverse backgrounds is a magic that can be felt by both the band and the audience.
The Joint Chiefs Band has become one of the most versatile and exciting dance bands in the Northern California music scene. Since the group’s inception over thirty-six years ago, the group has garnered a dedicated following drawn to their electrifying live performances and diverse range of musical styles and influences. They’ll be joined by vocalist Tony Lindsay, who has garnered eleven GRAMMY awards and spent twenty-five years as the lead vocalist for Santana. Lindsay has become a regular performer for the Golden State Warriors, Santa Cruz Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, and San Jose Sharks, singing The National Anthem. He is now the lead vocalist for iconic R&B group Maze.
West Grand Brass Band (WGBB) is a group of six talented musicians who combine brass band tradition with modern musical styles and timbres. Their music takes the form of an ever changing mix of traditional songs, re-imagined covers, and originals. Based in the cultural hub of Oakland, WGBB prides itself in creating a party wherever they perform.
The Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band program has been going strong for over thirty years and showcases some of the most talented student musicians from Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast region.
SambaDa Website
The Joint Chiefs Website
Tony Lindsay Website
West Grand Brass Band Website
Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band Website