12th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival

The Dunbar Economic Development Corporation, the artistic director of the Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival, announced today the stellar line-up for the 12th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Admission and parking is free.

The streets of Central Avenue between 42nd Place and 43rd Street will come alive with the sounds of straight-ahead jazz and blues from high-caliber musicians:

Saturday, July 28:
Clora Bryant and guests, panel discussion
Paul Bryant Trio
Ernie Andrews, vocalist
Phil Ranelin
Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars
Arthur Blythe Quintet

Sunday, July 29:
Buddy Collette's Jazz America
CJS Quintet, winners of the Chuck Niles Award
Henry Franklin featuring Michael Sessions
Roy Gaines and surprise guests
Gilbert Castellanos Latin Trumpet Summit
Charles McPhearson
Sandra Booker's Underground Jazz Movement

The masters of ceremony are Michael Dolphin of the Dolphin's of Hollywood legacy, KKJZ Radio Personality Jose Rizo, and Jazz announcer James Janisse.