Events for April 2025

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Bob James Quartet

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Sona Jobarteh

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Spirit of ’75 Series: Ken Okada Group feat. YOYOKA

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Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, Marcus Gilmore – 9:00 PM

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Terence Blanchard – FLOW feat. the E-Collective – 7:00 PM

Terence Blanchard – FLOW feat. the E-Collective – 9:00 PM

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Miguel Zenón Quartet

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Kenny Barron Trio

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Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto

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Hiromi’s Sonicwonder – 7:00 PM

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder – 9:00 PM

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Gary Bartz Quintet

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Nnenna Freelon

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International Jazz Day: Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band feat. Special Guest Alumni

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First Friday: Celebrating Creativity – 50th Anniversary Exhibit Premiere & Conversation

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Bob James Quartet

Dinner Special: Cajun Turkey Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes, House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – The career of Bob James is long, varied and continues to evolve at every turn. From his first days in Marshall, Missouri, the music of Bob James has captivated […]

Sona Jobarteh

Dinner Special: Jambalaya House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Preserving her musical past, Sona Jobarteh innovates to support a more humanitarian future. The spirit of Sona Jobarteh’s musical work stands on the mighty shoulders of the West African Griot Tradition; she is […]

Spirit of ’75 Series: Ken Okada Group feat. YOYOKA

Dinner Special: Green Curry with Chicken, Sweet Potatoes & Spinach Basmati Rice, House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Kuumbwa Jazz's Spirit of '75 Series celebrates our 50th anniversary with performances by local/community artists and $19.75 tickets commemorating our founding year. San Jose, […]

Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, Marcus Gilmore – 7:00 PM

Dinner Special: Salmon with a Pistachio & Meyer Lemon Relish Roasted New Potatoes, House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path, which embodies the essence of jazz […]

Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, Marcus Gilmore – 9:00 PM

One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path, which embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. From jazz to R&B, and pop/rock and hip-hop/neo-soul to classical, nine-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader Christian McBride is a luminary with one hand ever reaching […]

Terence Blanchard – FLOW feat. the E-Collective – 7:00 PM

Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken Salsa Verde Farro with Cherry Tomatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – NEA Jazz Master, Two-time EMMY and Oscar Nominee, Eight-time GRAMMY® winning trumpeter & composer Terence Blanchard has established himself as the quintessential 21st Century Renaissance man. […]

Terence Blanchard – FLOW feat. the E-Collective – 9:00 PM

NEA Jazz Master, Two-time EMMY and Oscar Nominee, Eight-time GRAMMY® winning trumpeter & composer Terence Blanchard has established himself as the quintessential 21st Century Renaissance man. On this concert date, Blanchard and his band, the E-Collective, which is comprised of Charles Altura on guitar, Taylor Eigsti on piano and synthesizers, Oscar Seaton on drums, and […]

Miguel Zenón Quartet

Dinner Special: Black Cod in a Spicy Tomato Sauce with Almonds & Sultanas Rice Pilaf House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – GRAMMY Winner, Doris Duke Artist, and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully […]

Kenny Barron Trio

Dinner Special: Steelhead Trout with Tamari, Ginger & Sake Rice, House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Honored by The National Endowment for the Arts as a 2010 Jazz Master, Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, […]

Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto

Dinner Special: Pistachio Stuffed Chicken Roasted Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – After many memorable collaborations across different music genres, kora virtuoso Ablaye Cissoko surprises us again by pairing up with the French diatonic accordion player Cyrille Brotto. This collaboration sounds […]

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder – 7:00 PM

Dinner Special: Spicy Tomato Stew w/ Shrimp & Potatoes Herb Pesto Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s […]

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder – 9:00 PM

Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an […]

The Great Guitars feat. Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius

Dinner Special: Chicken Madeira with Mushrooms Rice, House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Guitar virtuosos Martin Taylor and Ulf Wakenius create musical magic as The Great Guitars™. This project traces its colorful heritage back to the 1970s, when the legendary jazz guitarists of […]

Gary Bartz Quintet

Dinner Special:  Red Wine Braised Chicken with Olives, Tomatoes & Capers Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Born and raised in Baltimore, NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz stands as a titan of modern jazz, dedicated to honoring and […]

Butcher Brown – Letters From The Atlantic

Dinner Special: Green Curry Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Spinach & Green Beans Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – “So, what kind of music do you make?” This question is the bane of every musician’s existence because it requires that they shrink […]

Nnenna Freelon

Dinner Special: Steelhead Trout Herb Pesto Rice Pilaf House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Seven-time GRAMMY Award nominee Nnenna Freelon is a compelling artist and captivating performer with numerous accolades and activities including another GRAMMY Award nomination for 2021’s Time Traveler. With […]

International Jazz Day: Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band feat. Special Guest Alumni

Join us to celebrate International Jazz Day with the Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band! Featuring Adler Blackmun, Reuben Cave, Raymond Cavlan, Ryu Cirillo, Nolan Frink, Kyle McMillan, Samuel Nicely, and Kai Thomas-Nasef, the ‘24/’25 Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band showcases some of the most talented high-school student musicians from Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast region. […]

First Friday: Celebrating Creativity – 50th Anniversary Exhibit Premiere & Conversation

Join us for this special First Friday event commemorating Kuumbwa Jazz’s 50th anniversary. Enjoy the premiere of Celebrating Creativity, an exhibit spanning 50 years of Kuumbwa archives, including posters, photos, and historical ephemera. At 6 PM there will be a conversation with Kuumbwa co-founder Tim Jackson and Bay Area vocalist Dr. Kim Nalley, exploring Kuumbwa’s […]

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