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Elmer Hopper recorded Nedra Wheeler's Bass Choir performing live in the Mingus Gallery, playing compositions of Charles Mingus
Date: June 21, 2009 (Donald Dean-Drums, Hakeem Holloway,Nedra Wheeler ,John Clayton,Bill Johnson,James Leary-Basses

A concert at Mingus Art Center The final celebration of the Charles Mingus - Son of Watts - Musical Caravan Project held at the Watts Towers Arts Center and the Charles Mingus Youth Arts Center. The event included the world premiere screening of a film by Rosie Lee Hooks and Paul S. Rogers, in the Noah Purifoy Gallery:


The film featured an all-star line-up of world-class musicians, singers, dancers, and artists. Interviews and performance excerpts from many notable musicians, include Patrice Rushen, the Nedra Wheeler, Ndugu Chancler, the Center for Celebration Arts Giant Puppets, and jazz great Buddy Collette who discusses his life-long friendship with the legendary Charles Mingus.


Nedra Wheeler's Bass Choir performing live in the Mingus Gallery, playing Mingus, Mingus, Mingus!!!


Location: Watts Towers Arts Center; 1727 East 107th Street; Los Angeles, CA 90002
Cost: Free