Jazz in the Sky - Sold Out Event
The Hefflin Legacy Foundation’s Jazz in the Sky evening at City Club Los Angeles was a completely sold-out and unforgettable gathering, bringing together supporters, cultural leaders, and community members for an intimate fireside conversation honoring the extraordinary legacy of Leon Hefflin Sr.
Guests experienced a powerful evening of history, storytelling, and connection high above the Los Angeles skyline, as Deborah Swan shared insights from her landmark book, The Impresario: Leon Hefflin and the World’s First Annual Jazz Festival.
The overwhelming response to this event reflects the growing recognition of Leon Hefflin Sr.’s historic contributions and the expanding mission of the Hefflin Legacy Foundation to preserve and share this legacy.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended and supported this meaningful milestone.
Photos from the evening will be shared soon.
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Hefflin Legacy Foundation Meet & Greet at City Club Los Angeles
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
The Hefflin Legacy Foundation was honored to host a special Meet & Greet at the historic City Club Los Angeles, offering supporters and guests an opportunity to gather in one of the city’s most iconic cultural and professional spaces. Our community enjoyed a meaningful evening of connection, reflection, and shared purpose. CLICK ON THE VIDEO TO WATCH:
A Black History Month Special at CSUN
As part of Black History Month, Deborah Swan, Founder of the Hefflin Legacy Foundation, was honored to be invited to present at California State University, Northridge. In this featured presentation, she shared the groundbreaking legacy of her grandfather, Leon Hefflin Sr., producer of the Cavalcade of Jazz, recognized as one of the first large-scale jazz festivals in the United States and a defining cultural achievement in American history.
The presentation introduced students, faculty, and community members to newly uncovered research and archival materials documented in Swan’s landmark book, The Impresario: Leon Hefflin and the World’s First Annual Jazz Festival. The event fostered meaningful dialogue about cultural preservation, historical recognition, and the importance of restoring overlooked pioneers to their rightful place in history.
This invitation reflects the growing institutional recognition of Leon Hefflin Sr.’s historic impact and the expanding role of the Hefflin Legacy Foundation as a leading voice in preserving and advancing this legacy.
