Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles
Jan 01, 2011 · 16m
Director
Cheryl Lynette KeyesOverview
Central Avenue thrived as a Black entertainment metropolis of Los Angeles during the 1920s through the mid-1950s. While it is often assumed that women who performed on Central Avenue were mainly vocalists, some of the most celebrated female instrumentalists in the history of jazz performed on this scene. When Central Avenue slowly closed its doors in the 1950s, many of these women instrumentalists continued to perform in Los Angeles and beyond. But more importantly, their legacy as "The First Ladies of the Horn" opened the doors for the next generation of women instrumentalists on the Los Angeles scene. Beyond Central Avenue documents the musical narratives of some of the leading contemporary female instrumentalists of Los Angeles and their impact on the music industry.
Cast of Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles
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About Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles
What is Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles about?
Central Avenue thrived as a Black entertainment metropolis of Los Angeles during the 1920s through the mid-1950s. While it is often assumed that women who performed on Central Avenue were mainly vocalists, some of the most celebrated female instrumentalists in the history of jazz performed on this scene. When Central Avenue slowly closed its doors in the 1950s, many of these women…
When was Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles released?
Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles was released on January 1, 2011.
How long is Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles?
Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles runs 16 minutes.
Who directed Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles?
Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles was directed by Cheryl Lynette Keyes.
Who is in the cast of Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles?
The cast of Beyond Central Avenue: Contemporary Female Jazz Instrumentalists of Los Angeles includes Clora Bryant (Self), Carol Kaye (Self), Jennifer Hall (Self), Ann Patterson (Self) and Lori Andrews (Self).