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Claudia Villela Quintet

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John 'JR' Robinson & SRT

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Albert Lee & Jeremy Clyde with Special Guest Peter Case

Friday, July 26 @ 7:00 PM

Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours Return to Santa Cruz!

Saturday, July 27 @ 7:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Claudia Villela Quintet

Monday, July 29 @ 7:00 PM

Master Class: John ‘JR’ Robinson – Making Your Time Come Alive

Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

John ‘JR’ Robinson & SRT

Thursday, August 1 @ 7:00 PM

POSTPONED - (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Gyedu-Blay Ambolley

Wednesday, August 7 @ 7:30 PM

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@preshallband brings their powerful musical distil

@preshallband brings their powerful musical distillation of New Orleans’ spirit and joie de vivre to the @riotheatresantacruz on August 19th. Link in bio for🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to @uaudio for sponsoring the evening. #preservationhall #preservationhalljazzband #kuumbwajazz #riotheatre #neworleans #neworleansmusic #livemusic #santacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #universalaudio

Whether inspiring our Kuumbwa Jazz Camp-ers last m

Whether inspiring our Kuumbwa Jazz Camp-ers last month, or delivering a memorable performance here at Kuumbwa last night, it’s always great to see our friend @garymeeksax! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

Join us for the all-star Michael Wolff Quartet fea

Join us for the all-star Michael Wolff Quartet featuring Ray Obiedo, Essiet Essiet, and Akira Tana on July 25th, and be sure to arrive early for a pre-show conversation between Michael and Kuumbwa’s Artistic Director Tim Jackson about Michael’s book “On That Note: A Memoir of Jazz, Tics, and Survival.” Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. @michaelwolffmusic #michaelwolff #kuumbwajazz #jazz #piano #jazzpiano #quartet #rayobiedo #essietessiet #akiratana #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Smiles all around with the Peter Erskine Trio and

Smiles all around with the Peter Erskine Trio and special guest Bob Mintzer. Thanks to all who joined us for last night’s sold-out show! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #petererskine #bobmintzer #jazz #trio #jazztrio #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @petererskine.official #concertphotography

LOW TICKET ALERT! Just a few tickets remain for Mo

LOW TICKET ALERT! Just a few tickets remain for Monday night’s Peter Erskine Trio show featuring special guest Bob Mintzer. Get yours quick! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #petererskine #bobmintzer #jazz #trio #jazztrio #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @petererskine.official

@acousticalchemyofficial and a sold-out crowd...pe

@acousticalchemyofficial and a sold-out crowd...perfect way to kick off the weekend! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #acousticalchemy #jazz #guitar #jazzguitar #smoothjazz #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Tickets are flying for the John Pizzarelli Trio on

Tickets are flying for the John Pizzarelli Trio on August 12th, so get yours today! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Bob & Suzanne Young for sponsoring the evening. @johnpizzarelliofficial #kuumbwajazz #johnpizzarelli #johnpizzarellitrio #jazz #guitar #jazzguitar #jazzstandards #greatamericansongbook #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Join us for the Sean Mason Quartet’s Kuumbwa deb

Join us for the Sean Mason Quartet’s Kuumbwa debut on August 9th and experience a vital up-and-coming voice of jazz piano. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. @_seanmason #seanmason #kuumbwajazz #jazz #piano #jazzpiano #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz @downtownsantacruz

John ‘JR’ Robinson has been named by Rolling S

John ‘JR’ Robinson has been named by Rolling Stone as one of “The Top 100 Drummers of All Time” and has played on thirty #1 hit songs and sixty Grammy-winning records. JR will visit Kuumbwa this summer for two events! The free ‘Making Your Time Come Alive’ Master Class will take place on July 31st, and will be followed by a concert on August 1st with his acclaimed SRT trio. Link in bio for Master Class info and concert 🎟️🎟️. @johnjrrobinson1 #jrrobinson #johnjrrobinson #kuumbwajazz #drums #drummer #livemusic #masterclass #musiceducation #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #streaming

Beloved a cappella ensemble @theladysmithblackmamb

Beloved a cappella ensemble @theladysmithblackmambazo was described by Nelson Mandela as “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world.” Join us on July 24th for their return to the @riotheatresantacruz. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #ladysmithblackmambazo #kuumbwajazz #riotheatre #acappella #worldmusic #southafricanmusic #southafrica #livemusic #paulsimon #graceland #santacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Join us on July 29th to welcome @claudiavillelamus

Join us on July 29th to welcome @claudiavillelamusic and her quintet back to the Kuumbwa stage. Student tickets available! Villela has been praised by The New York Times for her “remarkable, beautiful, towering voice...” and we always look forward to hearing what she has in-store for us. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #claudiavillela #jazz #brazilianmusic #vocals #vocalist #jazzvocals #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #visitsantacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

What a way to kick off the month! Thanks to all wh

What a way to kick off the month! Thanks to all who joined us for Monday’s sold-out and blazing @chrispotterjazz Trio show. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

A real good time with the Realtime Collective 🙂

A real good time with the Realtime Collective 🙂 (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

Renowned pianist @michaelwolffmusic shares the mus

Renowned pianist @michaelwolffmusic shares the music of his forthcoming new album, Memoir, at Kuumbwa on July 25th. Don’t miss this all-star quartet featuring Ray Obiedo, Essiet Essiet, and Akira Tana. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #michaelwolff #kuumbwajazz #jazz #piano #jazzpiano #quartet #rayobiedo #essietessiet #akiratana #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Some favorite moments from last week’s sold-out

Some favorite moments from last week’s sold-out @take6official show. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #take6 #vocals #vocalgroup #acapella #r&b #gospel #soul #jazz #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Let’s have a round of applause for this year’s

Let’s have a round of applause for this year’s talented and dedicated Jazz Camp-ers 👏👏🎉🎉 …so much fun to celebrate another inspiring year of camp at Friday night’s concert. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation

Jazz Camp is one of our favorite times of the year

Jazz Camp is one of our favorite times of the year! So proud of all the talented, dedicated students who participated. And big thanks to all who support Kuumbwa Jazz and make programs like Jazz Camp possible. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation

The Gary Meek Band is a treasure of the Monterey B

The Gary Meek Band is a treasure of the Monterey Bay jazz scene. Don’t miss their visit to the Kuumbwa stage on July 18th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz @garymeeksax

A night to remember with the Azar Lawrence Experie

A night to remember with the Azar Lawrence Experience. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz @azar.lawrence_ #azarlawrence #jazz #saxophone #jazzsaxophone #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

The Guests are welcome anytime 🙂 Thank you, @mi

The Guests are welcome anytime 🙂 Thank you, @misslucywoodward and @heyness, for a great night! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #theguests #lucywoodward #henryhey #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

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