Welcome
to the Hefflin Legacy Foundation
Discover the extraordinary legacy of Leon Hefflin Sr. through books, exhibitions, educational programs, and community engagement. History is always unfolding. Explore our Events page for highlights from Moments in Legacy and our Juneteenth celebration at Kaiser Permanente, and return often to discover new opportunities to learn, celebrate, and experience the remarkable legacy of Leon Hefflin and the Cavalcade of Jazz.
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🎶 Celebrate Black Los Angeles Music!
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Los Angeles Central Library | Mark Taper Auditorium
Join the Hefflin Legacy Foundation for Mixtape, On Wax - The Encore, a free afternoon celebrating the gospel, jazz, and hip-hop traditions that shaped Black Los Angeles. Enjoy historical storytelling, vinyl recordings, and special live performances.
FREE Admission
Reservations Encouraged
Contact Deborah Swan to join the guest list if tickets aren't available.
🎁 Holiday Harvest Bazaar
Saturday, November 21, 2026
2:30–5:00 PM
3720 W. 54th Street. LA
Visit the Hefflin Legacy Foundation at the Holiday Harvest Bazaar! Stop by to discover the remarkable story of Leon Hefflin Sr., explore his contributions to Los Angeles music history, and purchase a signed copy of The Impresario Leon Hefflin and the World's First Annual Jazz Festival.
🎷 The Hefflin Legacy at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Now on Exhibition
Discover a remarkable chapter of Black Los Angeles history! The Hefflin family's contributions to the city's cultural and musical heritage are featured in an exhibition at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Explore the legacy of Leon Hefflin Sr. and the pioneering spirit that helped shape Los Angeles entertainment history.
Celebrating History Through Community, Education, and the Arts
Explore more photographs and highlights from our programs, exhibitions, and community celebrations on our Projects pages.
Find out more about the 14th Anniversary of the Black Wings Children's Museum Celebration on 10/9/26
and the 80th anniversay of the 2nd COJ :
FEATURED IN THE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL
Rediscovering the Legacy of Leon Hefflin
The Los Angeles Sentinel shines a new light on Leon Hefflin Sr., the visionary impresario behind the historic Cavalcade of Jazz at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles.
As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Second Cavalcade of Jazz, discover the remarkable history behind this groundbreaking event and the legacy that continues today.
Discover how we're preserving Leon Hefflin Sr.’s legacy through culture, education, and community impact.
From speaking engagements to fundraisers, explore the vibrant gatherings that keep our mission alive.
See the creative and cultural initiatives we’ve launched to uplift and empower future generations.
“It is our belief, despite the great slump in the entertainment world, that the field will continue to cement better race relations more than any other.”
- Leon Hefflin, Sr.
The Calvacade of Jazz Program
Keeping Leon Hefflin, Sr. Legacy Alive
How can anyone talk about Central Ave and not mention the Cavalcade of Jazz or Leon Hefflin, Sr. It’s unthinkable and unforgivable! It’s like talking about Paris and not mentioning the Eiffel Tower. Yet his story is so much more than Jazz support.
Black Wings Children’s Museum Support
The Black Wings Children's Museum, located at Windsor Hills Math, Science, and Aerospace Magnet, celebrates the contributions of African Americans to aviation, aerospace, and science. Through exhibits, educational activities, and special programs, the museum inspires students to explore the possibilities of science and discover the remarkable achievements of African American pioneers.
Victor Hill from Boeing, guest speaker at the 7th Anniversary of the Black Wings Children's Museum, sponsored by HLF.
