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Cavalcade of Jazz

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The Black music history of Los Angeles, its roots : 50 years in Black music : a classical pictorial history of Los Angeles Black music of the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's : photographic essays that define the people, the artistry and their contributions to the wonderful world of
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reported: "The Cavalcade of Jazz is a tremendous talent showcase. It is eagerly looked forward to by countless entertainment goers of all ages, colors and creeds." A wide range of musicians were involved, including
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Hefflin was an entrepreneur who had started promoting dances and concerts for Black residents of Los Angeles in the 1930s. The first Cavalcade of Jazz was held on September 23, 1945, and starred
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Central Avenue--its rise and fall, 1890-c. 1955 : including the musical renaissance of Black Los Angeles
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Jazz Scene. Between 1945 and 1958, the Cavalcade of Jazz showcased more than 125 artists, including
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Subsequent festivals were widely promoted across the city, with Hefflin's aim being to "cement"
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events were large outdoor jazz festivals held annually between 1945 and 1958 in
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and others. Hefflin also hosted annual beauty contests at the events.
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Index

Wrigley Field
Los Angeles
California
Leon Hefflin, Sr.
Count Basie
The Honey Drippers
Valaida Snow
Joe Turner
The Peters Sisters
Slim and Bam
race relations
Los Angeles Sentinel
Lionel Hampton
Louis Jordan
Josephine Baker
Toni Harper
Dinah Washington
Roy Milton
Frankie Laine
Shrine Auditorium
Central Avenue
Sam Cooke
Bo Rhambo
Ray Charles
The Cookies
Ernie Freeman
Little Willie John
Sammy Davis Jr

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