West Coast jazz

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In turn, Mr. Wissert enlisted keyboardist-arranger David Paich, whose father, Marty Paich, was a legendary West Coast jazz pianist and arranger.

From The Wall Street Journal

For more than a century, South Los Angeles has been an anchor for Black art, activism and commerce — from the 1920s when Central Avenue was the epicenter of the West Coast jazz scene to recent years as artists and entrepreneurs reinvigorate the area with new developments such as Destination Crenshaw.

From Los Angeles Times

Inspired by the West Coast jazz of Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan and others, Mr. Lyra brought a relaxed sophistication to his work, as well as an exacting standard for musical precision.

From New York Times

Few places hold as much importance in Los Angeles’ black history as Central Avenue, the birthplace of the West Coast jazz scene and a magnet for those leaving the South seeking a better life.

From Los Angeles Times

“He created the visual reality of West coast jazz, a whole new way to picture the art.”

From Los Angeles Times