Jazz Drama Program Benefit Gala honoring Jon Hendricks and Cobi Narita at DiMenna Center

Join us for a special evening as some of the greatest musicians and educators in jazz come together to advocate for what JazzTimes calls, “The hippest move in jazz education, ever”. The Jazz Drama Program presents a special evening to support youth involvement and transformation through jazz. The Jazz Drama Program Annual Gala honors vocal jazz legend Jon Hendricks, the father of vocalese and jazz producer Cobi Narita, a vital force in the jazz community for over 50 years.

Hosted by Good Morning America's Ron Claiborne, the Gala will take place at Mary Cary Flagler Hall at The DiMenna Center, 450 West 37th St, in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from 7-9pm...

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Join us for a special evening as some of the greatest musicians and educators in jazz come together to advocate for what JazzTimes calls, “The hippest move in jazz education, ever”. The Jazz Drama Program presents a special evening to support youth involvement and transformation through jazz. The Jazz Drama Program Annual Gala honors vocal jazz legend Jon Hendricks, the father of vocalese and jazz producer Cobi Narita, a vital force in the jazz community for over 50 years.

Hosted by Good Morning America's Ron Claiborne, the Gala will take place at Mary Cary Flagler Hall at The DiMenna Center, 450 West 37th St, in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from 7-9pm. The proceeds benefit The Jazz Drama Program’s education initiatives.

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