Lester Barrie

Absolute Best of L.A. Choirs Headline Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage

The Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel stage at the 17th Annual Taste of Soul is where the best gospel choirs in Los Angeles came with everything they had and blessed the atmosphere with excellent music and a sound that kept the crowd engaged, smiling, dancing, and giving God the glory.

Ward AME WMS Jazz Fundraiser Attracts Huge Crowd

  More than 200 people attended “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Magnolia” fundraiser sponsored by theWard AME Church’s Artishia Wilkerson Jordan WMS on June 22. Guests enjoyed lunch as they listened to music by Kirk Wilson & Underwater Traffic, Fernando Pullum’s Performing Arts Center, the Chosen Recovery Group Singers and jazz legend Barbara Morrison. Comedian Lester Barrie served as the emcee. According to Pastor John Cager III, “Our missionaries understand that jazz, like the African-American church, is something God gave to us to enjoy and we really appreciate the hard work that they put into making this event a fabulous success.”

Inspirational Comedian Barrie Highlights Ward AME’s ‘Smooth Jazz’ Brunch

Inspirational comedian Lester Barrie promises to keep the audience laughing as he emcees the event, “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Magnolia.” The fundraiser takes place on Saturday, June 22, at 3 p.m., in the fellowship hall at Ward AME Church, 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles. Sponsored by the Artishia Wilkerson Jordan Women’s Mission­ary Society, the event will offer music, refreshment and several vendors with a variety of items, said Pastor John E. Cager III and WMS president Roslyn Jones. “This event will help our Women’s Missionary Soci­ety ministry in continuing to provide much-needed assistance to the homeless, women’s and