Jazz on 42nd & Central Avenue 2015

Its the 20th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival July 25 and 26, cross streets of the event are Vernon-Central of South Los Angeles. This free community festival, which celebrates the rich cultural history of Los Angeles’ Central Avenue, kicks off Saturday, July 25th at 11:30 a.m. on Central Avenue, between 42nd and 43rd streets, in front of the newly renovated historic Dunbar Hotel.

Youth Fun

Featuring arts & crafts, face painting, interactive musical activities, educational demonstrations, and the
LA Galaxy Star Squad and Futboleros.

Health & Wellness

Offers blood pressure and health screenings, guides for healthy eating, and vision tests for children.

Arts & Crafts

See what our local artists from near and far have been creating. There will be art for purchase, as well as, live art demonstrations by local artists.

Business & Work Source

Resources and information will be available on site for emerging businesses, entrepreneurs,
job seekers and employers.

3 Stages with Live Music

MAIN STAGE

Saturday, July 25

11:45 am     LAUSD Beyond The Bell All-City Jazz Big Band
1:00 pm      Henry Franklin The Skipper and Crew
2:30 pm      Alfredo Rodriguez Trio
4:00 pm      Gerald Wilson Orchestra
5:30 pm      Poncho Sanchez

Sunday, July 26

11:30 am     Jazz America
12:45 pm    Barbara Morrison
2:15 pm      John Beasley & MONK ‘estra
3:40 pm      Arturo O’Farrill Quintet
5:10 pm      Kenny Burrell Big Band

2ND STAGE

Saturday, July 25

12:00 pm    Aaron Shaw Quintet
1:00 pm      Christopher Astoquilca A-Tet
2:20 pm      Braxton Cook Quartet
3:40 pm      Ray Goran

Sunday, July 26

12:00 pm    Tony White Quintet
1:25 pm      Jamael Dean Quintet
2:50 pm      Dayren Santamaria & Made In Cuba
4:20 pm      Ryan Porter Group

At The Dunbar Hotel

Saturday, July 25

12:00 pm    A Place Called Home
2:00 pm     Beyond the Bell Combo

Sunday, July 26

12:00 pm    Devin Daniels
2:00 pm     A Place Called Home