David Luning is a songwriter in the tradition of John Prine and Townes Van Zandt, creating works of Americana and folk at its finest: pure vocals, well crafted lyrics and guitar styling that honors its roots. You’ll recognize his work from the WB’s hit show “Lucifer,” where it has been prominently featured. People who have attended […]
Dinner Special: Lamb & Butternut Squash Stew House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Nearly sixty years after moving to the United States from Kingston, Jamaica, Grammy nominated-pianist Monty Alexander is an American music master. Among the jazz cognoscenti, he is considered one of the very best to ever […]
Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken Salad with Salsa Verde (tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, fresh mozzarella, tapenade toast) *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the most compelling composer/performers in jazz. Combining timeless melodicism with forward thinking lines and […]
The 10th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival presents a very special evening of comedy and music at Kuumbwa Jazz Center. Celebrating 10 years with 10 headliners, featuring host Chree Powell (Blue Lagoonie All Star) and live music by Treeswing. The 10 headliners are: Brandi Posey (Kennedy Center), Shawn Felipe (Food Network Star), Phil Griffiths (Punchline), […]
Join vocalists Lori Rivera, Jennifer Taylor Daniels, Bobby Marchessault, Luke Shepherd and pianist extraordinaire, Art Alm for an evening of Broadway Magic! Songs from City of Angels, Hadestown, Chicago, Into the Woods, and so much more. Dinner will be available at Kuumbwa Jazz Center during the show. More info: lorigita@gmail.com
Dinner Special: Steelhead Trout with Miso Sauce Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Ever since the 2003 release of her debut, Another Mind, Hiromi has electrified audiences with a creative energy that encompasses and eclipses the boundaries of jazz, classical, and pop, taking […]
Ever since the 2003 release of her debut, Another Mind, Hiromi has electrified audiences with a creative energy that encompasses and eclipses the boundaries of jazz, classical, and pop, taking improvisation and composition to new heights of complexity and sophistication. The pianist's new project, sonicwonder, is an electrified 4-piece band with heavy groove, featuring Adam […]
Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken with Green Harissa Ratatouille House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Swing pulses through New York-based jazz vocalist and pianist Champian Fulton’s veins. Since her arrival on the scene in 2003, Fulton has been lauded for her poise and allure. A […]
Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag is the premier headliner review in Santa Cruz, CA. Produced by Cyanide Cyn, a local queer femme, Sin Sisters provides a safe space for its audiences, performers and crew. Sin Sisters is comitted to providing a stellar theatrical experience and providing an inclusive space. Sin Sisters has been providing safe […]
An evening immersed in the muse, celebrating the highly anticipated album release of Marya Stark's "Weightless". This concert will feature Marya Stark's well-loved anthems, intimate ballads, and enchanting art-song demonstrating a unique fusion of cinematic world building woven throughout her most recent release. Marya will be joined on stage by Grammy Award-winning cellist Barry Phillips, […]
Dinner Special: Green Curry Fish with Sweet Potatoes, Spinach & Mushrooms Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– säje is: Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlag, featuring: Gary Versace on piano, Amina Scott on bass, and Quincy David on drums. While […]
For Scott Amendola, the drum kit isn’t so much an instrument as a musical portal. As an ambitious composer, savvy bandleader, electronics explorer, first-call accompanist, and capaciously creative foil for some of the world’s most inventive musicians, Amendola applies his wide-ranging rhythmic virtuosity to a vast array of settings. His closest musical associates include guitarists […]
Dinner Special: Roasted Hawayej Spiced Chicken & Root Vegetables Rice Pilaf House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Pianist John Escreet, hailed by Time Out London as a “transatlantic jazz genius,” continues his artistic ascent with the bold, exploratory new album Seismic Shift. It is Escreet’s […]
Joining Fire & Grace will be Eilis Kennedy - native Irish singer from County Kerry. This concert will also feature a performance of Liquid Gold Suite a Folk / Barolk Suite blending the music of Bach with Traditional Irish Music. Fire & Grace Website More info: billski@ucsc.edu .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; […]
The Coffis Brothers will be performing a specially curated evening of songs taken exclusively from the Tom Petty catalog. No band contributed more to rock and roll than Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The Coffis Brothers will pay tribute with a special evening of songs spanning their career. With their 2011 debut, The Coffis Brothers & the […]
The Coffis Brothers will be performing a specially curated evening of songs taken exclusively from the Tom Petty catalog. No band contributed more to rock and roll than Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The Coffis Brothers will pay tribute with a special evening of songs spanning their career. With their 2011 debut, The Coffis Brothers & the […]
Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Red Wine Braised Chicken with Olives, Tomatoes & Capers Roasted Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– “It’s been quite a while since the release of the last album, and in that time an awful lot has happened.” is the […]
“It’s been quite a while since the release of the last album, and in that time an awful lot has happened.” is the opening line from Greg Carmichael’s notes for Acoustic Alchemy’s brand new album, 33 1/3, and never a truer word has been written. The last studio album from the band, Roseland, was released […]
Dinner Special: Jambalaya House Salad Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Acclaimed GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello makes her Blue Note Records debut with The Omnichord Real Book – a visionary, expansive, and deeply jazz-influenced album that marks the start of a new chapter in her trailblazing career. […]
Acclaimed GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello makes her Blue Note Records debut with The Omnichord Real Book – a visionary, expansive, and deeply jazz-influenced album that marks the start of a new chapter in her trailblazing career. Following her 2018 covers album Ventriloquism, Ndegeocelo returns with an album of new original material that taps into a broad […]
A Neil Young Tribute featuring Matt Hartle, Larry Graff, Pat Nevins, Mike Owens, Bill Dakin, Jim Lewin, and Diana Z. “We believe that we can transform personal & community health & improve our impact on earth by building & sustaining collaborative agricultural, ecological and social systems. We believe that communities armed with knowledge & the […]
Bonny June & Bonfire, a trio since 2012, have been coined by fans as “Americana meets Vaudeville” due to their theatrical and dramedic style. You may have heard their tunes Ride, Courage, Ride, and Dontcha Tell the Preacher, and Devil in Bed on KPIG radio. Bonny’s original songs tell wild and beautiful stories, brought to […]
Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken & Roasted Potatoes with Romesco Sauce House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Grammy-nominated composer Miho Hazama is one of the most promising and talented composers/arrangers of her generation. Lauded in Downbeat as one of “25 for the Future”, Hazama has […]
Pat Metheny was born in Lee's Summit, MO on August 12, 1954 into a musical family. Starting on trumpet at the age of eight, Metheny switched to guitar at age twelve. By the age of fifteen, he was working regularly with the best jazz musicians in Kansas City, receiving valuable on-the-bandstand experience at an unusually […]
David Luning is a songwriter in the tradition of John Prine and Townes Van Zandt, creating works of Americana and folk at its finest: pure vocals, well crafted lyrics and guitar styling that honors its roots. You’ll recognize his work from the WB’s hit show “Lucifer,” where it has been prominently featured. People who have attended […]
Dinner Special: Lamb & Butternut Squash Stew House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Nearly sixty years after moving to the United States from Kingston, Jamaica, Grammy nominated-pianist Monty Alexander is an American music master. Among the jazz cognoscenti, he is considered one of the very best to ever […]
Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken Salad with Salsa Verde (tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, fresh mozzarella, tapenade toast) *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the most compelling composer/performers in jazz. Combining timeless melodicism with forward thinking lines and […]
The 10th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival presents a very special evening of comedy and music at Kuumbwa Jazz Center. Celebrating 10 years with 10 headliners, featuring host Chree Powell (Blue Lagoonie All Star) and live music by Treeswing. The 10 headliners are: Brandi Posey (Kennedy Center), Shawn Felipe (Food Network Star), Phil Griffiths (Punchline), […]
Join vocalists Lori Rivera, Jennifer Taylor Daniels, Bobby Marchessault, Luke Shepherd and pianist extraordinaire, Art Alm for an evening of Broadway Magic! Songs from City of Angels, Hadestown, Chicago, Into the Woods, and so much more. Dinner will be available at Kuumbwa Jazz Center during the show. More info: lorigita@gmail.com
Dinner Special: Steelhead Trout with Miso Sauce Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Ever since the 2003 release of her debut, Another Mind, Hiromi has electrified audiences with a creative energy that encompasses and eclipses the boundaries of jazz, classical, and pop, taking […]
Ever since the 2003 release of her debut, Another Mind, Hiromi has electrified audiences with a creative energy that encompasses and eclipses the boundaries of jazz, classical, and pop, taking improvisation and composition to new heights of complexity and sophistication. The pianist's new project, sonicwonder, is an electrified 4-piece band with heavy groove, featuring Adam […]
Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken with Green Harissa Ratatouille House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Swing pulses through New York-based jazz vocalist and pianist Champian Fulton’s veins. Since her arrival on the scene in 2003, Fulton has been lauded for her poise and allure. A […]
Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag is the premier headliner review in Santa Cruz, CA. Produced by Cyanide Cyn, a local queer femme, Sin Sisters provides a safe space for its audiences, performers and crew. Sin Sisters is comitted to providing a stellar theatrical experience and providing an inclusive space. Sin Sisters has been providing safe […]
An evening immersed in the muse, celebrating the highly anticipated album release of Marya Stark's "Weightless". This concert will feature Marya Stark's well-loved anthems, intimate ballads, and enchanting art-song demonstrating a unique fusion of cinematic world building woven throughout her most recent release. Marya will be joined on stage by Grammy Award-winning cellist Barry Phillips, […]
Dinner Special: Green Curry Fish with Sweet Potatoes, Spinach & Mushrooms Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– säje is: Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlag, featuring: Gary Versace on piano, Amina Scott on bass, and Quincy David on drums. While […]
For Scott Amendola, the drum kit isn’t so much an instrument as a musical portal. As an ambitious composer, savvy bandleader, electronics explorer, first-call accompanist, and capaciously creative foil for some of the world’s most inventive musicians, Amendola applies his wide-ranging rhythmic virtuosity to a vast array of settings. His closest musical associates include guitarists […]
Dinner Special: Roasted Hawayej Spiced Chicken & Root Vegetables Rice Pilaf House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Pianist John Escreet, hailed by Time Out London as a “transatlantic jazz genius,” continues his artistic ascent with the bold, exploratory new album Seismic Shift. It is Escreet’s […]
Joining Fire & Grace will be Eilis Kennedy - native Irish singer from County Kerry. This concert will also feature a performance of Liquid Gold Suite a Folk / Barolk Suite blending the music of Bach with Traditional Irish Music. Fire & Grace Website More info: billski@ucsc.edu .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; […]
The Coffis Brothers will be performing a specially curated evening of songs taken exclusively from the Tom Petty catalog. No band contributed more to rock and roll than Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The Coffis Brothers will pay tribute with a special evening of songs spanning their career. With their 2011 debut, The Coffis Brothers & the […]
The Coffis Brothers will be performing a specially curated evening of songs taken exclusively from the Tom Petty catalog. No band contributed more to rock and roll than Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The Coffis Brothers will pay tribute with a special evening of songs spanning their career. With their 2011 debut, The Coffis Brothers & the […]
Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Red Wine Braised Chicken with Olives, Tomatoes & Capers Roasted Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– “It’s been quite a while since the release of the last album, and in that time an awful lot has happened.” is the […]
“It’s been quite a while since the release of the last album, and in that time an awful lot has happened.” is the opening line from Greg Carmichael’s notes for Acoustic Alchemy’s brand new album, 33 1/3, and never a truer word has been written. The last studio album from the band, Roseland, was released […]
Dinner Special: Jambalaya House Salad Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Acclaimed GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello makes her Blue Note Records debut with The Omnichord Real Book – a visionary, expansive, and deeply jazz-influenced album that marks the start of a new chapter in her trailblazing career. […]
Acclaimed GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello makes her Blue Note Records debut with The Omnichord Real Book – a visionary, expansive, and deeply jazz-influenced album that marks the start of a new chapter in her trailblazing career. Following her 2018 covers album Ventriloquism, Ndegeocelo returns with an album of new original material that taps into a broad […]
A Neil Young Tribute featuring Matt Hartle, Larry Graff, Pat Nevins, Mike Owens, Bill Dakin, Jim Lewin, and Diana Z. “We believe that we can transform personal & community health & improve our impact on earth by building & sustaining collaborative agricultural, ecological and social systems. We believe that communities armed with knowledge & the […]
Bonny June & Bonfire, a trio since 2012, have been coined by fans as “Americana meets Vaudeville” due to their theatrical and dramedic style. You may have heard their tunes Ride, Courage, Ride, and Dontcha Tell the Preacher, and Devil in Bed on KPIG radio. Bonny’s original songs tell wild and beautiful stories, brought to […]
Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken & Roasted Potatoes with Romesco Sauce House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Grammy-nominated composer Miho Hazama is one of the most promising and talented composers/arrangers of her generation. Lauded in Downbeat as one of “25 for the Future”, Hazama has […]
Pat Metheny was born in Lee's Summit, MO on August 12, 1954 into a musical family. Starting on trumpet at the age of eight, Metheny switched to guitar at age twelve. By the age of fifteen, he was working regularly with the best jazz musicians in Kansas City, receiving valuable on-the-bandstand experience at an unusually […]
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