Central Avenue Jazz Park is a small city park at 4222 S Central Ave in Los Angeles, across from the former Dunbar Hotel. Its community-made mural depicts musicians who performed on Central Avenue, including Billie Holiday, trumpeter Clora Bryant and blues singer Big Joe Turner. The park also has two stages for live jazz, shaded seating and food stalls serving barbecue ribs, fried fish and macaroni and cheese. Check the event schedule before going if you want to catch a festival or performance.
A mural about Central Avenue
Across from the former Dunbar Hotel, the park’s colorful mural was created by members of the local community. It depicts performers associated with Central Avenue, including Billie Holiday, jazz trumpeter Clora Bryant, blues singer Big Joe Turner and Paul Bryant, known as “the Central Avenue Kid.”
Music and events
Two stages host live jazz performances, and the park can take on a festival atmosphere when events are underway. Check the schedule before setting out if you want to plan around a performance. Shaded seating gives you a place to rest, and food stalls serve barbecue ribs, fried fish and macaroni and cheese.
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Where is Central Avenue Jazz Park?
It is at 4222 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011, across from the former Dunbar Hotel.
What can you see at Central Avenue Jazz Park?
The community-made mural depicts musicians associated with Central Avenue, including Billie Holiday, Clora Bryant and Big Joe Turner.
Are there live performances at the park?
Two stages host live jazz. Check the schedule for upcoming performances and festivals.
What food is available at Central Avenue Jazz Park?
Food stalls serve barbecue ribs, fried fish and macaroni and cheese. Bring cash for easier transactions.
