7th ANNUAL LEIMERT PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM | Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza (Outdoor Rooftop Parking Deck)
Celebrating jazz across generations… from emerging voices to living legends.
Meet the Artists
JOSÉ JAMES: Celebrating 100 years of Coltrane, José James reimagines the genius of jazz’s spiritual father with an electrifying new tribute. Internationally acclaimed jazz singer and producer José James returns with his most ambitious project to date: a soul-stirring homage to the legendary saxophonist John Coltrane. READ MORE
BOBBY WEST: Pianist, composer, and cultural steward, Bobby West is a living legend and a central figure in the Los Angeles jazz continuum. READ MORE
WEST COAST GET DOWN: Celebrating the Life and Music of Ryan Porter (1979-2026): West Coast Get Down is the acclaimed groundbreaking Los Angeles collective whose genre-defying blend of jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and fusion helped redefine modern jazz for a new generation. READ MORE
MELENA: Afro-Cuban percussionist, educator and cultural ambassador, Melena Francis Valdes brings the rhythms and traditions of Cuba. READ MORE
KENNETH BROWN II: Born in Inglewood and shaped by Los Angeles’ rich musical community, Kenneth has already performed alongside some of today’s most accomplished artists while developing a distinctive voice rooted in jazz tradition and contemporary Black music. READ MORE
PULLUM CENTER YOUTH JAZZ BAND: For decades, Fernando Pullum has mentored and inspired generations of young musicians throughout Los Angeles. READ MORE
At its heart, Leimert Park Jazz Festival serves as a bridge between generations, creating space for artists to honor this shared cultural heritage, ensuring that the stories, traditions, and innovations of jazz continue to resonate far into the future. Join us as we celebrate the artists, communities, and generations who carry this legacy forward, keeping jazz vibrant, relevant, and alive.
Register for FREE or Pay-What-You-Wish General Admission (and be entered into a prize drawing), or purchase limited VIP Tickets today.
MEET US AT THE FORD ON SUNDAY JULY 19, 2026
GRAMMY®-winning pianist, composer, and music director John Beasley leads an extraordinary all-star ensemble honoring the musical evolution and enduring influence of Miles Davis. Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis at 100 journeys through Davis’ groundbreaking creative eras — from Birth of the Cool and Kind of Blue to his revolutionary electric and fusion years.
The evening continues with a high-energy jam session featuring the Leimert Park Jazz Festival Emerging Artists Collective, showcasing 13 outstanding musicians from our popular Sunday Jazz monthly concert series. Inspired by Miles Davis’ commitment to nurturing new talent, this culminating performance celebrates the next generation of jazz innovators through collaboration, improvisation, and creative exchange.
This performance is supported in part by the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, Joyce & George Wein Foundation, Vladimir & Araxia Buckhantz Foundation, US Bank, and presenting radio station sponsor KJazz 88.1
Four Host Bands • Three-Month Residencies • Every Fourth Sunday
Sunday JazZ at the world stage
Experience outstanding emerging artists while celebrating jazz, community and culture in a welcoming, intimate setting.
January 25 | February 22 | March 22
April 26 | May 24 | June 28
July 26 | August 23 | September 27
Devin Daniels
October 25 | November 22 | December 27
Time:
2:30 PM Doors Open
3-4 PM Host Band
4-5 PM Open Jam
Jam session musicians are considered for future Sunday Jazz residencies and performances at the festival!
Thank you for a great time at the 6th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival on August 30, 2025! Enjoy the video recap and photos!
Help Us Empower the Future of Jazz, Community, and Culture—Donate Any Amount
Your donation helps us preserve the legacy of jazz while keeping our annual summer festival free and accessible to all. It makes possible paid performance opportunities and scholarships for emerging artists, supports inspiring educational programs, and sustains our annual visual arts competition.