RONNIE LAWS ~ A native of Houston, Texas, his family includes flutist brother, Hubert, vocalist sisters, Eloise and Debra; and saxophonist son Jaman. Laws taught himself to play alto saxophone, age of eleven. An eye injury sidelined early dreams of professional baseball, and his instrument became his all-consuming passion.
DOUG CARN ~ A native New York City and raised in St. Augustine Florida, he emerged at the end of the ‘60s making his debut on record as perhaps the key member of the Black Jazz Records roster, releasing four albums for the label between 1971-75 that stand as all-time classics of Black Consciousness expressed through jazz. He is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and producer; much known for his organ and piano work.
PAT PRESCOTT ~ is a radio veteran whose career started at WYLD FM in NewOrleans. She held various positions in her 23 year run in New York at WRVR,WBLS, WLIB and CD 101.9. For 21 years, Pat was a host for the morning show on 94.7 The Wave in Los Angeles, where she co-hosted for 6 years with saxophonist Dave Koz and for 4 years with singer-songwriter Brian McKnight. She can
currently be heard as host of Favorite Things With Pat Prescott on legendary jazz station WBGO in Newark, New Jersey.
The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center ("The Center"), established in 2009 by the late great Barbara Morrison, is a staple for Jazz, Blues, and R&B music in the heart of Leimert Park, California, in the Crenshaw District.
The Center offers a space to enjoy live music, theatre, art, film, meetings, parties, and much more. We are a full production company offering space rental for simple or complex events, including recording, streaming, and audio mixing services.
New shows and performances every week!
Check out our upcoming events below and join us.
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Contact us (213) 344-9009 -THEKArenA
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4305 Degnan Blvd #101, Leimert Park, Los Angeles, California
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission to keep Barbara Morrison Legacy Alive.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.