Events for Thursday, August 7 - Monday, August 25

Brothers Zohar & Adam Cabo are fast becoming one of the most talked about new acts in jazz. With Zohar on keyboards and Adam on drums, these rising young stars […]

Certain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category. “A […]

Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of […]

Sachal Vasandani is a vocalist and songwriter known for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the […]

Celebrate 15 years of CYT Santa Cruz with a special alumni vocal cabaret! Enjoy an evening of music and memories as alumni from throughout the years return to the stage […]

Blind singer/songwriter/guitarist Raul Midón is nothing if not prolific. His fourteenth and latest album, Lost & Found, is a blend of what he calls “smooth folk,” “alt-pop” and “jazz.” A […]

Eliza Gilkyson, accompanied by the musical genius of Nina Gerber, returns to Kuumbwa Jazz in support of her new release, Dark Ages. "This record is reflective of the times we […]

The Coastal Highwaymen "Songwriters Round" show makes its Kuumbwa Jazz Center debut!  An intimate evening of songwriting and storytelling with local musical luminaries James Durbin, Dylan Rose, Anthony Arya, and […]

Celebrating the highly-anticipated release of Djangatos debut album, Roulette. Djangatos will be performing a yummy mix of original songs from their record, along with classic jazz tunes and catchy compositions […]

Vocalist Dr. Kim Nalley has been heralded as “legendary” and a “San Francisco institution.” With an international reputation as one of world’s best jazz and blues vocalists, she has graced concert […]