Charles Mingus Youth Arts Center

Charles Mingus was an exceptional jazz double bassist and performed with other local (and notable) musicians from the now historic Central Jazz Avenue section of South Los Angeles. Watts and the County of L.A. has done a great service of commerating his legacy for the younger generation to discover one of America's timeless cultural contributions: Jazz. While simultaneously, appreciating a virtuosic bassist who emphasized an instrument that could do just more than being a rhythm section of a band. His music is still appreciated many years after his death and whenever, I listen to jazz, or more specifically Mingus, I always place the equalizer at "bass booster."

Charles Mingus was a Jazz musician that grew up in Watts, so it's amazing to see how the community honors him. They have art & music classes for FREE for youths, adults & special needs. They also have great contemporary art that focuses on the community. Great space, beautiful Garden Studio & Watts Towers. One note, Google GPS sends you to the front of the building but, they have the parking lot behind the building. So, there you have it.