Events for December 2024

In 1994 in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, Thomas Lauderdale was working in local politics, attending every political fundraiser under the sun…but was dismayed to find the music at these events underwhelming and lackluster. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop – and hoping […]

Dinner Special: Roast Chicken with Satsumas & Fennel Rice Pilaf, House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ——— Jon Dryden is a pianist/composer/producer/professor who has performed and/or recorded with Norah Jones, Regina Carter, David Byrne, Lenny White, Paula Cole, Natalie Merchant, Sar Ramirez, Jesse Harris, Gabi […]

Dinner Special: Gochujang Roast Chicken Black Rice, House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ——— The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) spreads holiday cheer on its annual Big Band Holidays tour. Rising star vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee join the JLCO to bring Yuletide […]

Dinner Special: Roast Chicken with Pancetta & Olives Creamy Polenta, House Salad & Baguette — — — Huntertones brings people together around the globe with fun, imaginative, and fearless music. Their high energy, horn-driven sound features genre bending composition and unconventional covers. Every show is a social experience celebrating the joy of music. They’ve performed […]

Born in Columbus, Ohio in 1997, Micah Thomas moved to NYC after being awarded the Jerome L. Greene Fellowship from the Juilliard School, where he completed his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees. Following the release of his debut trio album, Tide, and his first solo album, Piano Solo, Thomas became internationally recognized […]

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol is known as an icon in the Bay Area and beyond, highly regarded for her powerful voice, astonishing versatility, and gift of connecting with her audience. Equally at home in jazz, blues, R&B, gospel, funk, latin, and hip-hop, she has developed her own authentic sound and unique delivery, delighting audiences […]

Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present, whether it is her Haitian heritage or her adopted home of New Orleans, she — a bilingual multi-instrumentalist, and alumna of Grammy award-winning African-American string band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops — has risen to produce a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and […]

Guitar great and innovative band leader Charlie Hunter returns to Kuumbwa with a trio featuring Oakland native Jubu (who has worked with Tony Toni Toné, Frankie Beverly, Whitney Houston and numerous others), and Grammy award winning drummer, producer, and writer Calvin Napper. Charlie Hunter Website Sponsored by Val, Terry & Asha Cole (Ticket Includes 5% […]

Guitar great and innovative band leader Charlie Hunter returns to Kuumbwa with a trio featuring Oakland native Jubu (who has worked with Tony Toni Toné, Frankie Beverly, Whitney Houston and numerous others), and Grammy award winning drummer, producer ,and writer Calvin Napper. Charlie Hunter Website Sponsored by Val, Terry & Asha Cole (Ticket Includes 5% City […]

Barbara Higbie and Mia Pixley bring light to the holidays with their Winter Solstice Concert, performing traditional and original music celebrating the season. Higbie is a Grammy-nominated, Bammy- and Glama- Award winning pianist/fiddler/singer-songwriter, celebrating the release of her new album, Solstice. Higbie is known as the first female instrumentalist signed to the iconic Windham Hill […]

The three-time, GRAMMY®-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra is one of the finest music ensembles around. They have performed at many of the great performing arts centers, festivals, and venues around the world. Salsa Navidad is a show dedicated to classic Latinx music as well as select American Christmas classics done in a salsa style. Part of […]

The three-time, GRAMMY®-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra is one of the finest music ensembles around. They have performed at many of the great performing arts centers, festivals, and venues around the world. Salsa Navidad is a show dedicated to classic Latinx music as well as select American Christmas classics done in a salsa style. Part of […]