Vocalist

Mumbai-born vocalist and harmonica master Aki Kumar is a visionary artist, blending traditional Indian music with a singular brand of Chicago blues, known as “the only Bombay Blues Man.” He makes a stop at the Joe Henderson Lab to help commemorate the Hindu Festival of Lights with a joyous program of celebratory music.

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Aki Kumar: Diwali Celebration

SFJAZZ Center

The SJZ Boombox Truck rolls out to the Gordon Biersch Night Market in Japantown most Thursdays, Spring through Fall, where you’ll find great SJZ-curated music, food trucks and, of course, great beer. Stop by the SJZ info booth to try your hand spinning for prizes or enter our contest for a free pair of Summer Fest Priority Access 3-Day Passes.

Aki Kumar @ Gordon Biersch Night Market

Gordon Biersch Night Market

Blues harmonica ace Aki Kumar - San Jose's "King of The Bollywood Blues" celebrates his birthday in Santa Rosa with a big blues bash! Following their successful debut at this venue in 2024, Kumar's band makes its second, eagerly anticipated appearance at The California Theater. His award-winning band includes rhythm section heavies June Core and Randy Bermudes and the amazing Rome Yamilov on guitar.

Vocalist

Aki Kumar

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 14, 2026

Aki Kumar Birthday Bash - feat. Derek Irving · The California Theatre of Santa Rosa

Past events

18 - 19 Oct, 2025

Aki Kumar: Diwali Celebration · San Francisco Jazz

Nov 3, 2024

Aki Kumar: Diwali Celebration · San Francisco Jazz

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