Jazz, Sunsets, and Sentiment: A Sparkling Sendoff for a Beloved Concert Series

September 4, 2025

The 14th Annual Jazz at the Creek sunset finale marked the end of this signature summer concert series during Labor Day Weekend, held at the Educational Cultural Complex in San Diego. Created by Dr. Leonard Thompson and the M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records and M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Project Impact teams fourteen years ago, the two-day celebration featured performances from renowned artists such as Gerald Albright, Durti-Ryce, Rebecca Jade, and several other talented musicians. The event, which moved from its original location at Jacob's Center's creek side pavilion to the ECC campus last year, ran from 1:00 to 7:00 PM each day and offered VIP experiences including gourmet meals, reserved seating, and access to premium beverages.

Who is affected

The Southeastern San Diego community
Jazz music fans and attendees of the event
The artists who performed at the final event (Gerald Albright, Durti-Ryce ft. Deron, Rebecca Jade, The Group Fire, Erisa Nicole, Darryl Williams, David P. Stevens, and Brittany Spaulding)
VIP guests who enjoyed premium experiences

What action is being taken

The final Jazz at the Creek concert series was held during Labor Day Weekend at the Educational Cultural Complex
The event ran from 1:00 to 7:00 PM over two days (August 30-31)
VIP guests are being provided with curated gourmet meals, reserved seating, premium beverages, and limited reserved parking

Why it matters

The event marked the end of a fourteen-year cultural tradition in Southeastern San Diego
Jazz at the Creek was established to bring "top-shelf talent" to the Southeastern San Diego community
The concert series represents Dr. Thompson and M.A.N.D.A.T.E.'s long-term commitment to serving the community through music
The article describes the legacy of the event as "timeless," suggesting its cultural significance

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint