Rachella Parks

For the past few years, Fort Worth saxophonist/educator Rachella Parks has been afflicted with sarcoidosis, a mysterious disease that produces lumps of inflamed cells in various bodily organs. On Sunday, July 1st, a benefit for the Sarcoidosis Foundation of Texas, a nonprofit organization founded by Rachella's sister Laronda, will be held at Sardines Ristorante Italiano between 6:30 and 11:30pm. Performers will include a trio of John Kahsen, Chris White, and Duane Durrett; pianist Daymond Callahan with a group including drummer Daniel Tcheco; saxophonist Raymond Fowler; multi-instrumentalist Joey Carter with saxophonist Shelley Carroll; and Women In Jazz. Information on the disease will be presented, and donations to the foundation are highly encouraged.