What started as a neighborhood block party in the summer of 2015 has evolved organically into the Leimert Park Jazz Festival, drawing a steadily growing audience that is multicultural and diverse in age and socioeconomics. It is a celebration of jazz, community and the cultural heritage of the historic Leimert Park neighborhood in South Los Angeles. We aim to: • preserve, nurture and promote jazz and jazz culture in Los Angeles through this free festival held annually on the last Saturday of August and educational programs to attract seasoned jazz lovers and new jazz audiences alike; • support and provide a platform for emerging jazz artists; • support and provide a platform for local visual artists through our companion art competition; • serve as an economic driver in the community by supporting small businesses; and • support local non-profit arts organizations.