Events for Thursday, March 23 - Monday, April 17

On their debut album and collaboration, Esquina de Sao Paulo, Brazilian guitarist João Luiz and mandolinist Danilo Brito present stunningly virtuosic choros (the unique, vibrant instrumental genre which has its origins in late 1800s Brazil). Covering almost a century’s worth of Brazilian popular music with Luiz’s skilled arrangements, the duo sparkles when playing early 20th …

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Felip Walker is a young performing jazz pianist and multi-instrumentalist hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area. His fresh take on the new generation of jazz brings exciting and unique arrangements, blending formal piano training with lush modern harmonies and introspective presentation. A protégé of grammy-winning pianist Taylor Eigsti, and formerly studying under the likes of …

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Los Schleppos Tipico was a premier Bay Area salsa band in the 80's that performed at the most popular venues including The Catalyst, OT.Price's and Kuumbwa Jazz Center. The popular dance band had a large following and for the first time in 40 years, the band will perform with a special guest on tenor saxophone! …

Los Schleppos Tipicos: 40 Year Reunion Show Read More »

Dinner Special: Beef Stew House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Drummer Steve Smith has been touring and recording with his all-star group Vital Information since1983. The new line-up of Vital Information incorporates players with vast experience. Keyboardist Manuel Valera, a Guggenheim Fellow and Grammy-nominated …

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The show features all-star line up of accomplished musicians providing high quality versions of Bob Dylan's classics as well as the obscure.  This is benefit for the Arhoolie Foundation, a group of musical archivists endeavoring to record, provide and protect some of this worlds greatest music. The evenings line up include Matt Hartle on guitar, …

A Tribute to Bob Dylan – Benefit for the Arhoolie Foundation Read More »

Dinner Special: Braised Cod in a Spicy Coconut Broth with Sweet Potatoes and Greens House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– The music of saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is filled with empathy and conviction, bonding arcs of melody and lamentation to pluming gestures of space and …

Immanuel Wilkins Quartet Read More »

Dinner Special: Beef Tagine Mashed Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Dan Wilson spent much of his youth within the church community, where his musical path began. Traces of his major guitar influences – including Wes Montgomery, Charlie …

Dan Wilson Organ Trio Read More »

Painted Mandolin, a four piece musical adventure into the music of Jerry Garcia will be performing at Kuumbwa Jazz Center on April 8th as a benefit for the Santa Cruz Land Trust, a foundation dedicated to preserving the open spaces around Santa Cruz. The Wheel Company Website More info:  The Wheel Company Email

Dinner Special: Red Wine Braised Chicken with Olives & Capers Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– We ARE is the resurgence of the empathic collaboration between pianist Aaron Goldberg, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Eric Harland. Three of the most distinctive voices …

We ARE: Aaron Goldberg, Reuben Rogers & Eric Harland Read More »

Dinner Special: Chicken Curry with Sweet Potatoes, Spinach & Cashews Basmati Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Together, guitarist Bruce Forman, bassist John Clayton, and drummer Jeff Hamilton celebrate the music of The Poll Winners. Of the project, Forman writes: “Can a musical …

Reunion! Trio: Bruce Forman, John Clayton & Jeff Hamilton Read More »