Events for September 2023

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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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Barrio Manouche

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Duo Quartet: Chris Webster, Nina Gerber, Pam Delgado & Jeri Jones

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Oz Noy Trio with Jimmy Haslip & Dennis Chambers

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Person2Person with Eric Person & Houston Person

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CANCELLED – Poncho Sanchez – 7:00 PM

CANCELLED – Poncho Sanchez – 9:00 PM

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Joshua Redman Group feat. Gabrielle Cavassa – ‘where are we’ Tour – 7:00 PM

Joshua Redman Group feat. Gabrielle Cavassa – ‘where are we’ Tour – 9:00 PM

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Master Class: Ben Flocks – “The One Note Solo” Improvisation Workshop

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Kuumbwa Jazz & Indexical Present: dragonchild x Sunken Cages

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Yellowjackets

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 …

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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 …

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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

Barrio Manouche

Dinner Special: Jambalaya House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Founded by the Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, Barrio Manouche consists of a singular musical body that combines the instrumentation and signature of jazz manouche, modern jazz, flamenco and Latin-American rhythms. Based in San …

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Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag

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 …

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Biréli Lagrène & Martin Taylor

Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken with Fresh Green Herb Sauce Creamy Polenta House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Born in Saverne, Alsace, France, Biréli Lagrène started playing guitar around the age of five and started improvising jazz similar to Django …

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Joshua Redman Group feat. Gabrielle Cavassa – ‘where are we’ Tour – 7:00 PM

Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Steelhead Trout with Lemon, Garlic, & Tamari Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Renowned saxophonist Joshua Redman now turns his attention to his new project, where are we, which will be released in September of 2023. Where Are We …

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Joshua Redman Group feat. Gabrielle Cavassa – ‘where are we’ Tour – 9:00 PM

Renowned saxophonist Joshua Redman now turns his attention to his new project, where are we, which will be released in September of 2023. Where Are We marks the first time that Redman has included a vocalist, Gabrielle Cavassa, on a record, and also features Aaron Parks on piano, Joe Sanders on bass, and Brian Blade …

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Master Class: Ben Flocks – “The One Note Solo” Improvisation Workshop

Join Santa Cruz-born saxophonist and educator Ben Flocks to discover an accessible approach to developing and expanding your improvisational skills. In “The One Note Solo” Improvisation Workshop Flocks will guide you through a number of methods to demystify improvising and help you connect with your own distinctive musical personality. The class will illuminate ways you …

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Kuumbwa Jazz & Indexical Present: dragonchild x Sunken Cages

Conceived by Ethiopian-American saxophonist D.A. Mekonnen–– co-founder/leader of the widely celebrated Debo Band– the solo project dragonchild is a culmination of decades of musical experimentation, embodied spiritual practice, and critical thinking. Danny Mekonnen is a Boston-based musician and the founder of the widely celebrated Debo Band, whose self-titled debut was included on NPR’s ‘50 Favorite Albums of 2012.’ Growing up in Texas as …

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Yellowjackets

Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken Breast with Salsa Verde Barley Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Green Beans, & Feta Cheese Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Throughout their storied 35+ year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 22 albums, received 17 Grammy® nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out …

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