Events for April 2024

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Donny McCaslin with Jason Lindner, Jonathan Maron & Nate Wood

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Hot Club of San Francisco

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Master Class: Ulysses Owens, Jr. – Jazz Big Band & Brushes for the Modern Drummer

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LARAAJI & Arji OceAnanda: Celestial Sound Performance

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Voices for Vista 2024

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Takuya Kuroda

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Piano: An All-Woman Show Tour Launch, with Brianna Conrey

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Gerald Clayton & Elena Pinderhughes Duo

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Molly Miller Trio

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Old Blind Dogs

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An Evening of Music, Insights & Healing – Featuring Mokili Wa, Lauren Monroe, Dr. Bruce Lipton, and Friends

Donny McCaslin with Jason Lindner, Jonathan Maron & Nate Wood

Dinner Special: Salmon with Tamari, Lemon & Garlic Basmati Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Donny McCaslin is perhaps best known as the saxophonist on David Bowie’s last album, Blackstar. The noted composer and bandleader has released a dozen albums over his genre-defying, […]

Hot Club of San Francisco

Dinner Special: Hawayej Spiced Roast Chicken with Lemon & Garlic (chicken from Root Down Farm in Pescadero) Roasted Potatoes House Salad & Baguette  *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– This ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrates the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Quintette du Hot Club […]

Master Class: Ulysses Owens, Jr. – Jazz Big Band & Brushes for the Modern Drummer

In celebration of his latest book, renowned drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. will be sharing his insights on supporting large ensembles, as well as digging into brush technique and all things jazz drumming. Jazz Big Band & Brushes for the Modern Drummer will also include tips on comping, rudiments, fills, and soloing. Don’t miss this engaging […]

LARAAJI & Arji OceAnanda: Celestial Sound Performance

Dinner Special: Cannellini Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms & Spinach Braised in a Spicy Coconut Broth Basmati Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– LARAAJI is a composer/multi-instrumentalist who honed a unique musical sound with experimental electric zither on the sidewalks, plazas, and festival […]

Voices for Vista 2024

Singing the praises of the many services provided for those with vision loss, Vista Center will hold their fourth annual benefit concert, Voices for Vista on April 23 at Kuumbwa Jazz in Santa Cruz. This year’s performance features: Solstice, music for women’s voices has enthralled audiences with their technically precise and passionate treatment of music […]

Takuya Kuroda

Dinner Special: Green Curry Fish, Spinach & Sweet Potatoes Basmati Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Acclaimed Japanese trumpeter Takuya Kuroda is a forward-thinking musician who has developed a unique hybrid sound, blending soulful jazz, funk, post-bop, fusion, and hip hop. A prolific […]

Piano: An All-Woman Show Tour Launch, with Brianna Conrey

Local pianist and storyteller Brianna Conrey returns to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center stage to launch her tour of Piano: An All-Woman Show. Debuted at Kuumbwa Jazz last year, Piano: An All-Woman Show is a wide-ranging celebration of women composers spanning nearly 250 years of music written for solo keyboard instruments. Like women today, these composers […]

Karen with a K – A Musical Temper Tantrum

Karen with a K is a garage-rock musical, social satire created by Laura February Strange. The titular character Karen (with a K) is a woman stumbling through a very bad day. Wearing her self-serving flaws like a gaudy, costume tiara, her current ordeals are conceived in a dozen or so songs written by Ms Strange […]

Gerald Clayton & Elena Pinderhughes Duo

Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken with Olive Relish Green Orzo with Snap Peas House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Six-time GRAMMY nominated pianist-composer and Blue Note recording artist Gerald Clayton began formal studies at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. He earned a […]

Santa Cruz Works presents: Super Tech

Learn about the latest technologies, apps, and tools. Connect with community members and professionals from across Santa Cruz County. More info: derickson@santacruzworks.org Santa Cruz Works Website

Molly Miller Trio

Dinner Special: Roast Chicken with Pancetta & Olives Creamy Polenta House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Since Dr. Molly Miller picked up a guitar at age seven, she’s been captivating audiences with her sophisticated and raw style. She’s one of Los Angeles’s most sought-after […]

Old Blind Dogs

The musical evolution of Old Blind Dogs began in Aberdeen in 1992 with roots that grew from the eclectic music scene that flourished in the Granite City during the early 90’s. Four musicians from very different musical backgrounds came together to create a full-time professional touring band with the aim of showcasing the rich tradition […]

An Evening of Music, Insights & Healing – Featuring Mokili Wa, Lauren Monroe, Dr. Bruce Lipton, and Friends

Don't miss out on this special evening dedicated to transforming hearts and opening minds to healing through music, storytelling, and the power of community. Proceeds go to Northern California First Responder Trauma Recovery through Raven Drum Foundation, a US 501(c)(3) public charity. Raven Drum Foundation was established in 2001 by Founders Rick Allen and Lauren […]

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