Cuban pianist and composer Dayramir Gonzalez will be one of the featured performers Sept. 20 at the 30th annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival. Gonzalez will perform at the Quincy Jones Stage at Central Avenue and 43rd Street.

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By Darlene Donloe

Contributing Writer

SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The 30th annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival will take place Sept. 20, an annual celebration of jazz, community and the rich cultural heritage of Central Avenue.

Presented by Councilman Curren D. Price in conjunction with the Coalition for Responsible Community Development and Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles, this year’s free, family-friendly festival honors the legacy and contributions of jazz music on the West Coast.

In 2023, Price described the festival as “An unforgettabl

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