Events for August 2023

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Bobby Watson Quartet

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Master Class: Bruce Forman – Learning Tunes

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Chris Cain Band

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“Summer Wind” – A Sinatra Tribute featuring John Michael & The Chairmen

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The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul” Complete and Wings’ “Band On The Run” Complete

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Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman: Once Upon a Summertime

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Sona Jobarteh

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An Evening with The Bad Plus

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Acoustic String Summit: Mike Marshall, Caterina Lichtenberg, & Peppino D’Agostino

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Orquesta la Moderna Tradición

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POSTPONED – Eliades Ochoa – 7:00 PM

POSTPONED – Eliades Ochoa – 9:00 PM

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Pascal Le Boeuf’s “Ritual Being” feat. Friction Quartet – Album Release Celebration

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John Pizzarelli Trio: Stage & Screen

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Rachel Maryam Smith

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Kim Nalley: Music of Burt Bacharach

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CANCELLED – Mason Razavi Organ Trio with Special Guest Charles McNeal

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Bobby Watson Quartet

Dinner Special: Gochujang Roast Chicken Carrots & Broccolini Black Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator […]

Master Class: Bruce Forman – Learning Tunes

A hectic touring schedule; eighteen recordings as a leader (including his newest release, Junkyard Duo); countless sideman recordings including Ray Brown, Bobby Hutcherson, Roger Kellaway; soundtrack performances on three of Clint Eastwood’s distinguished films (most notably Academy Award-winning Million Dollar Baby); producer, arranger, educator-in residence at USC’s Studio/Jazz Guitar Department…when does Bruce Forman rest?! Deep […]

Chris Cain Band

Dinner Special: Grilled Salmon Salsa Verde Roasted Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Chris Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz inspired, blues guitar riffs are unforgettable; uniquely his own, while reminiscent of […]

“Summer Wind” – A Sinatra Tribute featuring John Michael & The Chairmen

John Michael is an eclectic and proficient vocalist. He began vocalizing at the age of four and has been performing ever since. He is extremely versatile in many genres including Sinatra, rock, Celtic, heavy metal, blues, funk, soul and opera. More than just a vocalist, John is adept at creating an atmosphere with his audience […]

The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul” Complete and Wings’ “Band On The Run” Complete

Laurence Juber is the former lead guitarist from Paul McCartney and Wings. A three time Grammy Ward winner, his sublime work is recognized by Guitar World for “A stunning sense of space and fluidity…a truly wondrous sound" . Pete Townshend has called him "A Master!", Guitar Player chimes in that "The melodies, textures and harmonies […]

Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman: Once Upon a Summertime

Dinner Special: Salad Niçoise with Steelhead Trout Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Singer Tierney Sutton and pianist Tamir Hendelman have a musical relationship that goes back over twenty years. In that time, Sutton has racked up nine Grammy nominations for her fourteen albums as leader, and […]

Sona Jobarteh

Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Shrimp & Fish in a Spicy Coconut Broth with Sweet Potatoes, Greens & Rice Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– The spirit of Sona Jobarteh’s musical work stands on the mighty shoulders of the West African Griot tradition; she is a living archive […]

An Evening with The Bad Plus

Dinner Special: Hawayej Spiced Grilled Chicken Roasted Potatoes Cabbage Slaw Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and […]

Acoustic String Summit: Mike Marshall, Caterina Lichtenberg, & Peppino D’Agostino

An Acoustic String Summit featuring mandolin masters Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg, plus the brilliant finger style guitarist, Peppino D'Agostino.  This is a one-time only collaboration of these old friends and musical partners.   They will be playing separately and together. Mike Marshall Website Caterina Lichtenberg Website Peppino D'Agostino Website More info: namewriter@yahoo.com    

Orquesta la Moderna Tradición

Dinner Special: Garlic & Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken with Red Bell Pepper & Olive Relish Rice Pilaf House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Since 1996, the San Francisco based Orquesta la Moderna Tradición has been wowing dancers and Cuban music aficionados alike with their original take on […]

POSTPONED – Eliades Ochoa – 7:00 PM

Eliades Ochoa was born on June 22, 1946, in Songo la Maya, Santiago de Cuba. Ochoa is considered one of the most renowned Cuban “soneros” of all time, a notable defender of traditional Cuban music, and the best guitarist of his generation. His distinctive cowboy hat and his penchant for wearing black have led some […]

POSTPONED – Eliades Ochoa – 9:00 PM

Eliades Ochoa was born on June 22, 1946, in Songo la Maya, Santiago de Cuba. Ochoa is considered one of the most renowned Cuban “soneros” of all time, a notable defender of traditional Cuban music, and the best guitarist of his generation. His distinctive cowboy hat and his penchant for wearing black have led some […]

Pascal Le Boeuf’s “Ritual Being” feat. Friction Quartet – Album Release Celebration

Dinner Special: Broiled Lamb Loin Chop (yogurt fennel marinade) Roast Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Described as "sleek, new," "hyper-fluent" and “a composer that rocks” by The New York Times, Pascal Le Boeuf (he/him) is a GRAMMY-nominated composer, jazz pianist, and electronic […]

John Pizzarelli Trio: Stage & Screen

Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Fresh Cod with Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce Rice Pilaf House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– World-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has dedicated many of his albums to the great songwriters and performers who have helped to establish the Great […]

Rachel Maryam Smith

Rachel Maryam Smith’s Tuna Can Cabaret comes to life for one night—a collection of melancholy and mesmerizing reflections on bikes, death, and bubbles. Be on time for dinner and Rachel’s latest farewell to Santa Cruz, California featuring the deep sounds of her tenor Kamaka ukulele. Supported privately and by the Performance Studies program at University […]

Kim Nalley: Music of Burt Bacharach

Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Salad Niçoise with Sockeye Salmon Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Vocalist 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 halls from Moscow to New […]

CANCELLED – Mason Razavi Organ Trio with Special Guest Charles McNeal

Guitarist Mason Razavi has been a mainstay on the Bay Area jazz scene for over a decade, having led his groups at SF Jazz, San Jose Jazz, and Bach Dancing and Dynamite as well as countless clubs and concert series. His albums have often featured ambitious original music that has been warmly received, with albums […]

Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe

Tim and the boys return to Kuumbwa Jazz Center to celebrate the release of their recent album, Waiting On A Miracle. Tim Flannery Website More info:  831-423-7970 | Pulse Productions

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