A vintage poster announces the 80th Anniversary of the Second Annual Cavalcade of Jazz honoring Lionel Hampton, with a photo of the jazz musician in the background.

Hefflin Legacy Foundation

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

General Admission

LXCL:Priority entry, reserved seating, and access to VIP‑only front row seating areas.

Front Row

LXCL:Reserved VIP seating for one guest with priority seating and an enhanced event experience.

VIP Table Seating

LXCL:Reserved VIP table for eight guests. Perfect for families, friends, organizations and groups celebrating together. Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Visit HefflinLegacyFoundation.com to view sponsorship opportunities and benefits.

VIP Table for 8

Celebrate 80 Years of Jazz History!Join the Hefflin Legacy Foundation for a special evening commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the 2nd Cavalcade of Jazz, presented in Los Angeles in 1946 by pioneering African American impresario Leon Hefflin Sr. and featuring the legendary Lionel Hampton.Experience an evening of live jazz, history, culture and community, including a special historical presentation honoring Lionel Hampton and the extraordinary legacy of the Cavalcade of Jazz, with live music by Alan Lightner and musicians.The evening will also feature a book talk moderated by playwright Karani Johnson, followed by a book signing of The Impresario: Leon Hefflin and the World&rsquo;s First Annual Jazz Festival by Deborah Swan.Come early! Doors open at 6:00 PM, with food available for purchase from Chef Raylo before the program begins at 7:00 PM.Guests will also have opportunities throughout the evening to support the Hefflin Legacy Foundation, including a special silent auction.Come celebrate the music, the history and the legacy that helped shape Los Angeles jazz while supporting the Hefflin Legacy Foundation&rsquo;s work to preserve the legacy and inspire the future.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name,Thank you for purchasing your ticket to the 80th Anniversary of the 2nd Cavalcade of Jazz, presented by the Hefflin Legacy Foundation.We look forward to celebrating this historic evening with you on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Phoenix Hall &ndash; WLCAC.Doors open at 6:00 PM. The program begins at 7:00 PM. Come early and enjoy food available for purchase from Chef Raylo before the program.Please keep your e-ticket handy for admission.We look forward to sharing an unforgettable evening of jazz, history, culture and legacy with you!Warmly, Deborah Swan Hefflin Legacy Foundation

Celebrate 80 Years of Jazz History!Join the Hefflin Legacy Foundation for a special evening commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the 2nd Cavalcade of Jazz, presented in Los Angeles in 1946 by pioneering African American impresario Leon Hefflin Sr. and featuring the legendary Lionel Hampton.Experience an evening of live jazz, history, culture and community, including a special historical presentation honoring Lionel Hampton and the extraordinary legacy of the Cavalcade of Jazz, with live music by Alan Lightner and musicians.The evening will also feature a book talk moderated by playwright Karani Johnson, followed by a book signing of The Impresario: Leon Hefflin and the World’s First Annual Jazz Festival by Deborah Swan.Come early! Doors open at 6:00 PM, with food available for purchase from Chef Raylo before the program begins at 7:00 PM.Guests will also have opportunities throughout the evening to support the Hefflin Legacy Foundation, including a special silent auction.Come celebrate the music, the history and the legacy that helped shape Los Angeles jazz while supporting the Hefflin Legacy Foundation’s work to preserve the legacy and inspire the future.

Hefflin Legacy Foundation

80th Anniversary of the 2nd Cavalcade of Jazz

10950 S Central Ave

General Admission

$35

Front Row

$50

VIP Table Seating

$75

VIP Table for 8

$600

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