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Thousands gathered on the “Avenue” from 42nd Street and Central Avenue-Vernon Avenue for the 14th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival. This event continues to pay homage to the rich culture and heritage of the 1920’s-1940’s jazz and blues heyday of the “Avenue”. This annual event was held on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, from 11:00am-7pm across from the historic Dunbar Hotel.
The festival got under way with a panel discussion moderated by Clora Bryant. The music portion continued all day Saturday with CJS Quintet, Raya Yarbrough, Eric Reed Trio, Adonis Puentes Band, and Bill Henderson.
The festival kicked off with gospel on Sunday provided by 2nd Baptist Church Kids Choir and continued with Jazz America, Littleton Brothers, Kalil Wilson, Kamasi Washington, Gerald Wilson Orchestra and Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars.
----- Ricky Richardson
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