Fred Eaglesmith, celebrated for his authentic voice in roots music, has carved a distinct path over his storied career with hits such as ”I Like Trains” and ”Alcohol and Pills.” His music combines elements of rock, folk, and country, offering listeners a soulful blend that speaks to the heart. Joining Eaglesmith on this tour is […]
Dinner Special: Hawayej Spiced Roast Chicken Salsa Verde Farro with Tomatoes & Parmesan House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Stephane Wrembel stands as one of the world’s most celebrated guitarists. Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel is renowned for his masterful blend of […]
American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation, transcending culture, politics, and ideology. A southern-born roots music aficionado, Ross is also the founder of the […]
Kat Edmonson and her band perform new songs from her forthcoming release as well as highlights from previous albums. She'll interweave humorous stories about herself and her music with disarming candor and vulnerability. The gamine singer is “intuitive about melody and handy with a turn of phrase” (The New York Times). “She's a savvy student […]
The Pickle Mafia returns to Santa Cruz with their high energy Jazz Fusion music and fun family friendly show. This act has racked up 10,000+ viewing hours on YouTube and has developed an extremely loyal fan base that continues to grow with each performance. The Pickle Mafia has a fresh approach, seamlessly blending elements of […]
Kuumbwa Jazz's Spirit of '75 Series celebrates our 50th anniversary through performances by longstanding Kuumbwa community artists and $19.75 tickets commemorating our founding year. Steve Wilson is a trombonist, vocalist, composer and jazz instructor at Cabrillo College. He has been playing at Kuumbwa since it opened in 1975 and is proud to be a part […]
It might’ve even been last night, but Steve Poltz just played the greatest show of his life. Guess what? The next show will be even greater, making that show the greatest show of his life. Are you starting to notice a trend? He isn’t shy about it either. Even after most likely thousands of shows (but who’s […]
What happens when you tell Storm Large to use her Inside Voice? Storm, accompanied by her longtime music director and collaborator James Beaton on piano, shares songs by women who dared to speak their mind, whether in ballad or blistering rock and roll. From Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Lorde, to Billie Holiday, PJ Harvey, […]
Veronica Swift identifies as “Ella Fitzgerald meets Freddie Mercury” and her jaw dropping live show is not to be missed. Already crowned one of the best jazz singers of our generation, her newest live show pays homage to her jazz and family roots (her parents are jazz singer Stephanie Nakasian and the late bebop pianist […]
For over forty years, the unique vocal/guitar duo of Tuck & Patti has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of music lovers, the respect of jazz buffs, and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and vocalists. Tuck Andress and Patti Cathcart were married in 1981 and their recording career took off with 1988's […]
Chinyakare Ensemble - traditional music and dance from Zimbabwe played on drums, mbira and marimbas. Julia Chigamba, dancer extraordinaire, leads this high energy all-star group in infectious rhythms and ancient songs. Chinyakare Ensemble Website Tickets/Contact info: 831-706-6908 | stevespit@gmail.com
As a composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the standard bearers for the form, making a considerable and dynamic contribution to the legacy of jazz while paying tribute to its heroes. Fluid and powerful on the tenor saxophone and highly inventive as a vocalist, […]
As a composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the standard bearers for the form, making a considerable and dynamic contribution to the legacy of jazz while paying tribute to its heroes. Fluid and powerful on the tenor saxophone and highly inventive as a vocalist, […]
Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians" (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite possibility. The California-born New York-based musician boasts a prolific […]
The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band (JKIBB) is an ensemble of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians from across Indian Country. Performing pieces from their under-appreciated predecessors in jazz, like Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke), alongside works by contemporary Indigenous composers, the band spotlights a vibrant, long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music today. […]
Get ready for a funky good time when Martha High's Funky Divas, backed by Fred Wesley and The New JBs, perform a power-packed show of hits from those played and sang with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Fred Wesley Website Contact/info/tickets: 831-423-7970 | Pulse Productions
Take a 15-time IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Dobro Player of the Year and a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy called “Nashville’s hottest young player” by Acoustic Guitar magazine, and you have Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, a powerhouse acoustic duo that has electrified the acoustic music scene around the world. Known for their white-hot picking and world […]
Gerald Clayton searches for honest expression in every note. The six-time GRAMMY nominated pianist-composer and recent Blue Note Artist began formal studies at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance at USC’s Thornton School of Music under the instruction of Billy Childs, following a year […]
Fred Eaglesmith, celebrated for his authentic voice in roots music, has carved a distinct path over his storied career with hits such as ”I Like Trains” and ”Alcohol and Pills.” His music combines elements of rock, folk, and country, offering listeners a soulful blend that speaks to the heart. Joining Eaglesmith on this tour is […]
Dinner Special: Hawayej Spiced Roast Chicken Salsa Verde Farro with Tomatoes & Parmesan House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Stephane Wrembel stands as one of the world’s most celebrated guitarists. Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel is renowned for his masterful blend of […]
American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation, transcending culture, politics, and ideology. A southern-born roots music aficionado, Ross is also the founder of the […]
Kat Edmonson and her band perform new songs from her forthcoming release as well as highlights from previous albums. She'll interweave humorous stories about herself and her music with disarming candor and vulnerability. The gamine singer is “intuitive about melody and handy with a turn of phrase” (The New York Times). “She's a savvy student […]
The Pickle Mafia returns to Santa Cruz with their high energy Jazz Fusion music and fun family friendly show. This act has racked up 10,000+ viewing hours on YouTube and has developed an extremely loyal fan base that continues to grow with each performance. The Pickle Mafia has a fresh approach, seamlessly blending elements of […]
Kuumbwa Jazz's Spirit of '75 Series celebrates our 50th anniversary through performances by longstanding Kuumbwa community artists and $19.75 tickets commemorating our founding year. Steve Wilson is a trombonist, vocalist, composer and jazz instructor at Cabrillo College. He has been playing at Kuumbwa since it opened in 1975 and is proud to be a part […]
It might’ve even been last night, but Steve Poltz just played the greatest show of his life. Guess what? The next show will be even greater, making that show the greatest show of his life. Are you starting to notice a trend? He isn’t shy about it either. Even after most likely thousands of shows (but who’s […]
What happens when you tell Storm Large to use her Inside Voice? Storm, accompanied by her longtime music director and collaborator James Beaton on piano, shares songs by women who dared to speak their mind, whether in ballad or blistering rock and roll. From Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Lorde, to Billie Holiday, PJ Harvey, […]
Veronica Swift identifies as “Ella Fitzgerald meets Freddie Mercury” and her jaw dropping live show is not to be missed. Already crowned one of the best jazz singers of our generation, her newest live show pays homage to her jazz and family roots (her parents are jazz singer Stephanie Nakasian and the late bebop pianist […]
For over forty years, the unique vocal/guitar duo of Tuck & Patti has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of music lovers, the respect of jazz buffs, and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and vocalists. Tuck Andress and Patti Cathcart were married in 1981 and their recording career took off with 1988's […]
Chinyakare Ensemble - traditional music and dance from Zimbabwe played on drums, mbira and marimbas. Julia Chigamba, dancer extraordinaire, leads this high energy all-star group in infectious rhythms and ancient songs. Chinyakare Ensemble Website Tickets/Contact info: 831-706-6908 | stevespit@gmail.com
As a composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the standard bearers for the form, making a considerable and dynamic contribution to the legacy of jazz while paying tribute to its heroes. Fluid and powerful on the tenor saxophone and highly inventive as a vocalist, […]
As a composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the standard bearers for the form, making a considerable and dynamic contribution to the legacy of jazz while paying tribute to its heroes. Fluid and powerful on the tenor saxophone and highly inventive as a vocalist, […]
Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians" (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite possibility. The California-born New York-based musician boasts a prolific […]
The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band (JKIBB) is an ensemble of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians from across Indian Country. Performing pieces from their under-appreciated predecessors in jazz, like Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke), alongside works by contemporary Indigenous composers, the band spotlights a vibrant, long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music today. […]
Get ready for a funky good time when Martha High's Funky Divas, backed by Fred Wesley and The New JBs, perform a power-packed show of hits from those played and sang with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Fred Wesley Website Contact/info/tickets: 831-423-7970 | Pulse Productions
Take a 15-time IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Dobro Player of the Year and a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy called “Nashville’s hottest young player” by Acoustic Guitar magazine, and you have Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, a powerhouse acoustic duo that has electrified the acoustic music scene around the world. Known for their white-hot picking and world […]
Gerald Clayton searches for honest expression in every note. The six-time GRAMMY nominated pianist-composer and recent Blue Note Artist began formal studies at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance at USC’s Thornton School of Music under the instruction of Billy Childs, following a year […]
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