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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David Luning
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 …
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Monty Alexander
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 practice the art form. In the book, The Fifty Greatest Jazz Piano Players of All Time, he is cited as the 5th greatest pianist in …
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Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet
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 textures, his style and approach has created a strong following of fans around the world. He frequently tours worldwide and records with his own groups as well artists such …
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Santa Cruz Comedy Festival – 10 Years, 10 Headliners
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), …
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Hiromi’s sonicwonder – 7:00 PM
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 …
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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 …
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Champian Fulton
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 live Champian Fulton performance ensures a radiant ambiance pronounced by the multi-talent’s clarion vocals and lush keys. Birdland Jazz Club was witness to this glory …
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