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Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz

This intimate 200-seat room feels like a house concert where everyone's family. Pristine acoustics put you close to the music, and the surprisingly good kitchen serves up dinner specials that change with each show.

intimate venue
great acoustics
dinner & show
welcoming atmosphere

Tips

💙every city should have a jazz club like kwamba. they treat you like family.
🪑first two rows have tables for dining
🍽️arrive early to snag the best seats

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

+1 831-427-2227

€€€€

kuumbwajazz.org

Upcoming at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Thursday, Jun 11
Nicole Zuraitis Quartet

Nicole Zuraitis Quartet

June 11 at 7pm

Two-time Grammy winner Nicole Zuraitis brings her powerful vocals and original songwriting to Kuumbwa's intimate stage. Her acclaimed album "How Love Begins" showcases why she's one of jazz's most exciting vocalists right now.

Saturday, Jun 13
Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag Celebrates PRIDE

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag Celebrates PRIDE

June 13 at 8:30pm

Sin Sisters brings burlesque and drag to Kuumbwa for a glitter-soaked Pride celebration. Expect laughs, sequins, and serious community vibes in this cozy jazz club with full bar and kitchen service.

Monday, Jun 15
Jason Marsalis Quartet

Jason Marsalis Quartet

June 15 at 7pm

The Marsalis name carries serious weight, and Jason, the youngest sibling, brings his own voice to the family legacy on vibraphones and drums. His quartet serves up original compositions that shift through moods and rhythms in Kuumbwa's cozy, dinner-friendly room.

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