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Mason Razavi

Mason Razavi Organ Quartet
feat. Charles McNeal

May 30

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Rachel Z Trio
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June 4

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The Rodriguez Brothers

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Mason Razavi Organ Quartet feat. Charles McNeal

Thursday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM

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Rachel Z Trio feat. Omar Hakim

Tuesday, June 4 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

The Rodriguez Brothers

Thursday, June 6 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Friday, June 7 @ 7:00 PM

Saturday, June 8 @ 7:30 PM

Sing Out for Pete’s Sake!

Sunday, June 9 @ 3:00 PM

@kuumbwajazz

We’re so proud of our 2023/2024 Kuumbwa Jazz Hon

We’re so proud of our 2023/2024 Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band, who sounded amazing at their culminating headlining performance at Kuumbwa last week! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #concertphotography

A great night with the Vijay Iyer Trio. What a mom

A great night with the Vijay Iyer Trio. What a momentous week it’s been for our beloved Steinway! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz @vijayiyer #vijayiyer #vijayiyertrio #jazz #piano #jazzpiano #trio #livemusic #steinway #steinwayandsons @steinwayandsons #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Don’t miss rising-star vocalist @ekepnkwelle’s

Don’t miss rising-star vocalist @ekepnkwelle’s Kuumbwa debut on June 15th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Debbie King – Transformational Leadership Partners for sponsoring the evening. #ekepnkwelle #kuumbwajazz #jazz #vocals #vocalist #jazzvocals #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #yoursantacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz

Good vibes and a sold-out crowd for the Emmet Cohe

Good vibes and a sold-out crowd for the Emmet Cohen Trio’s triumphant return to Santa Cruz! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #emmetcohen @heyemmet #emmetcohentrio #jazz #piano #jazzpiano #trio #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Need scholarship support for Jazz Camp? We’ve go

Need scholarship support for Jazz Camp? We’ve got you covered! Link in bio for more info. #kuumbwajazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation

Weekends start on Thursday at Kuumbwa. Thanks for

Weekends start on Thursday at Kuumbwa. Thanks for the good vibes last night, @qwanqwaband! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

We’re honored and grateful to have received cont

We’re honored and grateful to have received continued grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, for 2024 and 2025 (our 50th anniversary!). We look forward to sharing news of special NEA-funded projects soon.

“...Brown’s banjo is an instrument possessed o

“...Brown’s banjo is an instrument possessed of a unique sonic signature and an inescapable beauty.” - Billboard

The @alisononbanjo Quintet visits the Kuumbwa stage on Thursday, June 13th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #alisonbrown #banjo #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Join us for An Evening with Shabaka – a central

Join us for An Evening with Shabaka – a central figure in the London jazz scene’s creative renaissance – on June 12th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #shabaka

Flying high with a Flying V. Thank you Chris Cain

Flying high with a Flying V. Thank you Chris Cain for a night of soulful and searing blues…and to all who joined us for a sold-out show! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

Renowned vocalist @realjanemonheit “...continues

Renowned vocalist @realjanemonheit “...continues to dazzle...” as DownBeat Magazine writes, and will make her return to Kuumbwa on June 7th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to The Ten Sharps for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #janemonheit #jazz #vocals #vocalist #jazzvocals #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Last call to apply for this year’s Bobbi Todaro

Last call to apply for this year’s Bobbi Todaro Scholarship – Supporting Young Women in Jazz! Named in recognition of Kuumbwa Jazz’s former Executive Director, this exciting scholarship package will provide the awardee with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Kuumbwa’s inspiring music education programs and renowned concert experiences. Our sincere thanks to the Ten Sharps sponsorship group for making this scholarship possible.

Students aged 12-18 are invited to apply. Link in bio for application, or email chanel@kuumbwajazz.org for more info.

@iamalexcuba’s Kuumbwa debut – such a special

@iamalexcuba’s Kuumbwa debut – such a special night ☺️ (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #alexcuba #guitar #vocals #jazz #pop #soul #cubanmusic #latinmusic #worldmusic #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

The Rodriguez Brothers bring their self-described

The Rodriguez Brothers bring their self-described concept of “Jazz Latin” music to the Kuumbwa stage on June 6th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Radiology Medical Group of Santa Cruz for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #rodriguezbrothers #jazz #latinjazz #latinmusic #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

The @rachelzmusic Trio featuring @omarhakimmusic c

The @rachelzmusic Trio featuring @omarhakimmusic comes to town on June 4th. Don’t miss this adventurous keyboard and drum collaboration! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #rachelz #omarhakim #jazz #trio #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #prog

Started the week on the right note with the @jeffh

Started the week on the right note with the @jeffhamiltondrums Organ Trio featuring @akikojazzorgan and @stevekovalcheck. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

Triple the good times with the Molly Miller Trio f

Triple the good times with the Molly Miller Trio featuring Jennifer Condos and Jay Bellerose. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) @moodymill #kuumbwajazz #mollymiller #mollymillertrio #jazz #guitar #trio #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Soulful and introspective guitarist @masonrazavi w

Soulful and introspective guitarist @masonrazavi will bring his acclaimed organ quartet, featuring special guest saxophonist @charlesonsax2, to Kuumbwa on May 30th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #masonrazavi #charlesmcneal #jazz #guitar #organ #trio #organtrio #saxophone #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Hot on the heels of her fantastic Shirley Horn tri

Hot on the heels of her fantastic Shirley Horn tribute concert last month, @tammylynnehallhawkins returns to Santa Cruz on May 28th for a free Master Class. ‘How Do You Know What to Play?’ will feature insights on improvisation and will be held in-person at Kuumbwa, as well as livestreamed. Link in bio for more info. #tammyhall #kuumbwajazz #masterclass #jazzeducation #musiceducation

We always look forward to welcoming renowned drumm

We always look forward to welcoming renowned drummer @jeffhamiltondrums back to Kuumbwa. Don’t miss his Organ Trio featuring @akikojazzorgan and @stevekovalcheck on May 6th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Jon Hoech for sponsoring the evening.

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