Leimert Park Jazz Fest 360: Activism, Social Justice & Live Jazz
November 14, 2024
A distinguished panel of scholars and musicians weigh in on social justice and anti-racism.
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Diane Robertson
Leimert Park Jazz Festival Attracts Thousands of People
August 31, 2023
A huge crowd of 3,000+ descended upon the rooftop parking deck of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on August 26 to enjoy the 4th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival.
Get Ready for 2023 Leimert Park Summer Event Series
May 24, 2023
Three South L.A. stakeholders are uniting to present the 2023 Leimert Park Summer Event Series. The summer series comprises three highly regarded annual events – Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival, Leimert Park Jazz Festival, and TEC Leimert Conference
Mercier Wins 3rd Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival Arts Competition
August 4, 2022
Peighton Mercier, the winner of the 3rd Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival Art Competition, talked to the Sentinel about her work, which will be displayed at Leimert Park Jazz Festival on August 27, at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Mall.
Robertson Helms 2022 Leimert Park Jazz Festival
July 28, 2022
Leimert Park Jazz Festival Executive Producer Diane Robertson, sat down with the L.A. Sentinel to pay homage to this community, which serves as the cultural heartbeat of Black Los Angeles.