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.
Breaking News
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Leimert Park Jazz Festival
Stanley Jordan Mentors Students at 42nd Street Elementary School
September 11, 2024
Stanley Jordan, the legendary jazz guitarist known for his innovative “touch technique,” recently brought his musical brilliance and passion for mentorship to South Los Angeles.
Thousands Enjoy Renowned Musicians and Rising Stars at Leimert Park Jazz Festival
September 4, 2024
The Leimert Park Jazz Festival transformed the upper parking deck of the Baldwin Hills – Crenshaw Plaza into an incredible community experience for more than 3,000 people attending the event on Aug. 31.
Leimert Park Jazz Festival Sponsors Sunday Jazz at ORA
January 25, 2024
Music lovers are invited to Sunday Jazz at ORA (formerly Hot & Cool Café) starting January 28, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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
Patrice Rushen Co-Headlines 2022 Leimert Park Jazz Festival
August 25, 2022
Leimert Park Jazz Festival Co-Headliner Patrice Rushen, sat down with the L.A. Sentinel to opine her journey from child prodigy to influencer.
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.
The Influence of Pat Shields Reaches Thousands at a Time
April 21, 2022
Pat Shields sculpted a career around her organizational talents, now her influence reaches thousands of people at a time. As a producer for some of the most exclusive events in Los Angeles and beyond, Shields represents women of color that shattered several glass ceilings within her industry.
Leimert Park Jazz Festival 2020: The Virtual Experience
August 13, 2020
Anyone who knows Attorney Diane Robertson will not be surprised that a global pandemic can’t keep her signature event, the Leimert Park Jazz Festival, from taking place this year. Robertson is a force of nature when it comes to organizing, advocacy and building community. And, while gathering in the heart of Los Angeles’ Black community won’t be possible this year, she has decided that the show must go on — online.