Posts By Andrew Gilbert
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A&EPreview: Pianist Yuja Wang to Play Two Shows in Santa Cruz
Pianist Yuja Wang arrives for the biggest show in SC Symphony history
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A&EPreview: The Bad Plus to Play Kuumbwa
On their latest album, the Bad Plus gives the jazz treatment to Prince, Johnny Cash and Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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A&EPreview: Le Boeuf Brothers to Play Kuumbwa
Santa Cruz natives the Le Boeuf Brothers take on Kafka and other literary inspirations on new album
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A&E‘Freedom’ at Last
Lizz Wright’s soulful sound matures on her latest record
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Joy of Jazz
Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O turns beloved holiday songs into improvisational joy rides
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Expert Picks
In its fourth year, the California Banjo Extravaganza brings a spectrum of masters to the Rio
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Have a Cigar
Chucho Valdés celebrates 40 years of his influential Cuban band Irakere at Santa Cruz show
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A Mighty Win
‘Mighty’ Mike Schermer took a huge risk leaving Santa Cruz—but as he returns this week, it’s paid off
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Cover Stories
Jazz EPICenter
In celebration of the Kuumbwa Jazz Center’s 40th anniversary, a look back at how it shook up the jazz world
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The Accidental Guru
Marcus Miller wonders when he became the elder statesman
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Green Room
Pianist Benny Green has grown up with the Kuumbwa, but even after 35 years of shows here, he’s still a revelation
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Cape Ear
Chicano Batman collects their favorite sounds—including some eclectic retro movements—into soulful musical stew
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History of Sax
Local jazz’s prodigal son Smith Dobson V returns with a new sound
