Councilmember Gilbert A. Cedillo recently announced that his 6th Annual FREE Latin Jazz & Music Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Sycamore Grove Park, 4702 N. Figueroa Street (between Avenue 49 and Woodside Drive) in Los Angeles.

This family-friendly music festival is perfect for people of all ages. Food Trucks will be selling a wide variety of foods, including Mexican, ice cream, burgers, vegan and more. The festival will also feature a free arts and crafts area, piñata making, a Lotería (bingo) with prizes and a kid’s playground.

Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo said, “Music is a universal language that knows no bounds.  Music has the power to entertain, move and transform human beings and their lives. It is my distinct pleasure to provide my fellow Angelinos our FREE 6th Annual Latin Jazz & Music Festival for the enjoyment of families throughout the Southland.  All are welcome at this wonderful two-day fun-filled Festival.”

The Latin Jazz and Music Festival’s Artistic Director, José Rizo, and host of the radio program, “Jazz on the Latin Side” on KJAZZ 88.1 FM, said:  “We have a stellar line-up of talent for this year’s Festival, which will be hosted by Erik Chico Manqueros on Saturday, October 5th and hosted by Norka Regalado on Sunday, October 6th.  From Cold Duck, celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year, to La Santa Cecilia, Vilma Diaz y La Sonora Dinamita, Boogaloo Assassins, Francisco Torres Latin Jazz Ensemble, Andy Vargas & Souleros, and Selenamos, we have two full days of great entertainment which will get the crowds dancing.”

Saturday, October 5, 2019, Line-Up of Performers:

  • 11:05 a.m.:    HOLA Youth Ensemble
  • 12:00 p.m.:    Bravo High School Latin Jazz Band
  • 1:15 p.m.:      Cold Duck (now celebrating their 50th Anniversary)
  • 2:55 p.m.:      Little Willie G
  • 4:25 p.m.:      Francisco Torres Latin Jazz Ensemble
  • 5:55 p.m.:      Andy Vargas & Souleros
  • 7:25 p.m.:      Boogaloo Assassins

Sunday, October 6, 2019, All-Female Line-Up of Performers:

  • 11:45 a.m.:     Susie Hansen Latin Band
  • 12:50 p.m.:     Las Chikas
  •  2:00 p.m.:     Trish Toledo
  •  3:10 p.m.:     Selenamos
  •  4:25 p.m.:     CAVA
  •  5:45 p.m.:     Vilma Diaz y La Sonora Dinamita
  •  7:15 p.m.:     La Santa Cecilia

For more information about the festival, call (213) 473-7001.