Events for Monday, June 24 - Saturday, September 7

Take 6 (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea, and Khristian Dentley), heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet!,” is the quintessential a cappella group and the model for vocal genius. With ten GRAMMYs, ten Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award, and they as Members of the […]

Take 6 (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea, and Khristian Dentley), heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet!,” is the quintessential a cappella group and the model for vocal genius. With ten GRAMMYs, ten Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award, and they as Members of the […]

A renowned artist/vocalist/pianist/percussionist with a longstanding connection to Kuumbwa, Claudia Villela will present this dynamic Brazilian Rhythms & Melodies class. Exploring musical styles from across Brazil, with a focus on northeastern forro traditions, participants will gain familiarity with a range of musical traditions and gain confidence in how to play them. Can't make it in-person? […]

A group of women at the top of their profession, Realtime Collective is an all-star quartet of bandleaders with a special connection to creating music in real-time. The ensemble features Kristen Strom on saxophone and vocals, Tammy L. Hall on piano and vocals, Ruth Davies on bass, and Sylvia Cuenca on drums. Realtime Collective exults […]

A world-class soloist, accomplished composer, and formidable bandleader, Grammy-nominated saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. Potter’s music showcases limitless creativity and a vibrant sense of swing, prompting critics, musicians, and fans alike to cite him as the one of the finest saxophonists today. The New Yorker calls Potter, “A […]

“It’s been quite a while since the release of the last album, and in that time an awful lot has happened.” is the opening line from Greg Carmichael’s notes for Acoustic Alchemy’s brand new album, 33 1/3, and never a truer word has been written. The last studio album from the band, Roseland, was released […]

“It’s been quite a while since the release of the last album, and in that time an awful lot has happened.” is the opening line from Greg Carmichael’s notes for Acoustic Alchemy’s brand new album, 33 1/3, and never a truer word has been written. The last studio album from the band, Roseland, was released […]

Born in Miami, during World War II, Chris Smither grew up in New Orleans where he first started playing music as a child. The son of a Tulane University professor, he was taught the rudiments of instrumentation by his uncle on his mother’s ukulele. “Uncle Howard,” Smither says, “showed me that if you knew three chords, you […]

Gyedu Blay Ambolley is a musical luminary hailing from Ghana, West Africa, with a staggering 29 albums under his belt. Known affectionately as the "Simigwa Do Man,” Ambolley’s musical journey began in the vibrant port city of Sekondi-Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. His early fascination with music blossomed into a lifelong passion. From […]

A night of comedy, storytelling and reading recommendations with Irish comedian David Nihill. After selling out last time David Nihill is back with his new show, Shelf Help. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He […]