Cobi Narita Sponsors Concert to Benefit Parkinson's Unity Walk
Sunday, April 18, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
at Saint Peter's Church, New York City
NEW YORK, NY - Join producer and jazz aficionada Cobi Narita on Sunday, April 18, at 7:30 pm at Saint Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street in New York City, for a concert to benefit the Parkinson's Unity Walk. The 16th annual Walk takes place on Saturday, April 24, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Central Park and Narita will be there in her wheelchair heading up Team CobiJazz.
The concert will feature Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Ach, Terell Stafford Quintet, Doc Vollmer's Harlem Blues and Jazz Band as well as vocalists Tina Fabrique, Carline Ray and Jeree Wade, accompanied by the Frank Owens Trio. Produced by Narita, the concert will be hosted by the Rev. Dale R. Lind, Jazz Pastor Emeritus of Saint Peter's Church, and Narita's husband, Paul J. Ash, President of Sam Ash Music Stores.
Narita, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease six years ago, chose Parkinson's Unity Walk because 100 percent of all donations goes to research through the seven major U.S. Parkinson's disease organizations. Her goal is to raise $10,000, which will be her birthday present to Parkinson's research and a fitting tribute to Parkinson's Awareness Month (April).
To donate on line, log on to donate here. Donations also may be sent directly to Parkinson's Unity Walk, PO Box 275, Kingston, NJ 08528; include a note on Memo Line: or Team CobiJazz. Once a check is received, it will be entered on Cobi's Participant Page, for Team CobiJazz. To join the Walk, register on line at unitywalk.org and sign up to Team CobiJazz. Representing the Afro-Cuban sound will be Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Ach with Bobby Sanabria, drums, vocals, percussion; Peter Brainin, tenor & soprano sax, flute, vocals, percussion; Enrique Haneine, piano, vocals, percussion; and Alex Hernandez, acoustic bass, vocals, percussion. Performing with the Terell Stafford, trumpet, will be Jeb Patton, piano; David Wong, bass; and two surprise special guests. The Final Group will be Doc Vollmer's Harlem Blues and Jazz Band, with Joey Morant, trumpet; Art Baron, trombone; Fred Staton, tenor saxophone; Max Lucas, tenor saxophone; Bertha Hope, piano; Michael Max Fleming, bass; Buddy Henry, drums; and Ruth Brisbane, vocals. Joining Frank Owens are Lisle Atkinson on bass and Greg Bufford on drums. Tax-deductible donations beginning at $25 and up will give music fans entrance to the dynamic event. Seating sections include:
With 100 percent of donations given to research, the Walk provides the public with an opportunity to help the Parkinson's community and change the lives of millions of people suffering from the disease.
Sunday, April 18, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
at Saint Peter's Church, New York City
NEW YORK, NY - Join producer and jazz aficionada Cobi Narita on Sunday, April 18, at 7:30 pm at Saint Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street in New York City, for a concert to benefit the Parkinson's Unity Walk. The 16th annual Walk takes place on Saturday, April 24, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Central Park and Narita will be there in her wheelchair heading up Team CobiJazz.
The concert will feature Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Ach, Terell Stafford Quintet, Doc Vollmer's Harlem Blues and Jazz Band as well as vocalists Tina Fabrique, Carline Ray and Jeree Wade, accompanied by the Frank Owens Trio. Produced by Narita, the concert will be hosted by the Rev. Dale R. Lind, Jazz Pastor Emeritus of Saint Peter's Church, and Narita's husband, Paul J. Ash, President of Sam Ash Music Stores.
Narita, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease six years ago, chose Parkinson's Unity Walk because 100 percent of all donations goes to research through the seven major U.S. Parkinson's disease organizations. Her goal is to raise $10,000, which will be her birthday present to Parkinson's research and a fitting tribute to Parkinson's Awareness Month (April).
To donate on line, log on to donate here. Donations also may be sent directly to Parkinson's Unity Walk, PO Box 275, Kingston, NJ 08528; include a note on Memo Line: or Team CobiJazz. Once a check is received, it will be entered on Cobi's Participant Page, for Team CobiJazz. To join the Walk, register on line at unitywalk.org and sign up to Team CobiJazz. Representing the Afro-Cuban sound will be Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Ach with Bobby Sanabria, drums, vocals, percussion; Peter Brainin, tenor & soprano sax, flute, vocals, percussion; Enrique Haneine, piano, vocals, percussion; and Alex Hernandez, acoustic bass, vocals, percussion. Performing with the Terell Stafford, trumpet, will be Jeb Patton, piano; David Wong, bass; and two surprise special guests. The Final Group will be Doc Vollmer's Harlem Blues and Jazz Band, with Joey Morant, trumpet; Art Baron, trombone; Fred Staton, tenor saxophone; Max Lucas, tenor saxophone; Bertha Hope, piano; Michael Max Fleming, bass; Buddy Henry, drums; and Ruth Brisbane, vocals. Joining Frank Owens are Lisle Atkinson on bass and Greg Bufford on drums. Tax-deductible donations beginning at $25 and up will give music fans entrance to the dynamic event. Seating sections include:
- $500 or more: Platinum Circle
- $100 or more: Gold Circle
- $50 - 99: Silver Circle
- $25 - 49: Bronze Circle
- American Parkinson Disease Association
- National Parkinson Foundation
- Parkinson's Action Network
- Parkinson's Disease Foundation
- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
- The Parkinson Alliance
- The Parkinson's Institute and Clinical Center
With 100 percent of donations given to research, the Walk provides the public with an opportunity to help the Parkinson's community and change the lives of millions of people suffering from the disease.
For more information contact Carolyn McClair Public Relations.
