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 […]
Find out more »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 […]
Find out more »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 […]
Find out more »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 […]
Find out more »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 […]
Find out more »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 […]
Find out more »Gerald Clayton & Elena Pinderhughes Duo
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 Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance at USC’s Thornton School of Music under the instruction of Billy Childs, following a year of intensive study with NEA Jazz Master Kenny […]
Find out more »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
Find out more »Molly Miller Trio
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 musicians, recording and touring with artists such as Jason Mraz, Black Eyed Peas, and Sin Bandera, at venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Royal Albert Hall, and […]
Find out more »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 […]
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