The Jazz Bakery presents the enchanting melodies of jazz virtuoso Eddie Henderson

The Jazz Bakery presents the enchanting melodies of jazz virtuoso Eddie Henderson, a trumpet maestro with a legendary legacy! Eddie Henderson’s life story is a musical journey intertwined with serendipitous encounters and a rich family heritage in entertainment.

Born into a family of entertainers, he learned from the best: his mother, a dancer at the original Cotton Club, and his father, a member of the popular group Billy Williams and the Charioteers. His stepfather, a physician to legends like Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Duke Ellington, ensured that music was a constant presence. Balancing his dual passions, Eddie pursued both music and academia, eventually becoming a doctor. From his time in Herbie Hancock’s Mwandishi sextet to his chart-topping hit “Prance On” and collaborations with jazz luminaries, Eddie Henderson’s story illustrates how music and life experiences shape an extraordinary career. 

Eddie has an exciting lineup: Roy McCurdy on drums, Jeff Littleton on bass, and Adam Ledbetter on piano presented at New Roads School at The Herb Alpert Educational Village in Santa Monica.

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LA SPARKS: KEEPING KIDS IN THE GAME

On July 25th and August 1st, Anthem and the LA Sparks joined forces to host a series of free clinics focusing on the fundamentals of basketball for girls and boys in grades 3 – 12.

Kids learned the basics of dribbling, shooting, passing and other valuable lessons attributed to playing sports, all on the same floor the LA Sparks compete on. Expert instruction was provided by the JR Sparks Coaches, and each participant received an official t-shirt, goody bag and tickets to a Sparks game!

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LAHSA Welcomes New Chief Program Officer Abbilyn “Abby” Miller

LAHSA would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Chief Program Officer, Abbilyn “Abby” Miller! From their time working directly with folks on the street to their most recent role as Chief Innovation Officer at The Housing Collective in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Miller has brought inspiration, rigor, and compassion to the work in front of her. Miller spent nine years working for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, serving two years in Secretary Donovan’s office managing performance on the federal strategy to end Veteran homelessness, and seven years as a Senior Specialist in the Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs where she worked on Coordinated Entry, Fair Housing, equal access for LGBTQ+ persons, intersections of policy + data, and she lead SNAPS’ technical assistance efforts.

Before coming to HUD, Abby worked as a homelessness researcher and advocate, working primarily with people living in encampments and unsheltered situations.

Says Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum, “We’re excited to have Miller’s experience and expertise on board as we tackle the homelessness crisis.”

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