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May 07, 2010 Shown at the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation “Friend-raiser” fundraiser, held Wednesday, May 5 are Felice Mancini, Executive Director, Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation; Dave Koz; BMI’s Doreen Ringer Ross; and David Benoit. During the event, Dave Koz and David Benoit jammed with the children’s jazz band. View Photo

Jan 28, 2010 Pictured at the BMI-hosted luncheon honoring the 2010 NEA Jazz Masters Award recipients on January 12 at Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers are Wayne Brown, NEA Director, Music & Opera; Rocco Landesman, NEA Chairman; 2010 NEA Jazz Masters Award honorees Cedar Walton and Bill Holman; BMI President & CEO Del Bryant; and Robbin Ahrold, BMI Vice President, Corporate Communications… View Photo

Jan 06, 2010 Tony and Grammy nominee Brenda Russell joined acclaimed jazz saxophonist Dave Koz, pianist David Benoit, guitarist Peter White, and trumpeter Rick Brahn for the 12th year of Dave Koz & Friends: A Smooth Jazz Christmas at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles on December 23. Pictured are Russell, Koz, and BMI’s Linda Livingston. View Photo

Oct 20, 2009 Pictured at the Jazz Foundation of America's Jazz Loft Party are the Smithsonian Institution’s John Hasse, BMI’s Robbin Ahrold and Jazz Foundation Executive Director Wendy Oxenhorn. View Photo

Oct 12, 2009 2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Composer’s Competition grand prize winner Joe Johnson and BMI’s Jean Banks pause for a photo during the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and all-star Gala Concert on October 11 in Washington, D.C. View Photo

Oct 12, 2009 Pictured at the 22nd annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and all-star Gala Concert are Terence Blanchard, 2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Composer’s Competition grand prize winner Joe Johnson, BMI’s Robbin Ahrold, and Joe Lovano. Esteemed multi-instrumentalist Lovano played in the band that performed Johnson's winning work "Shepherd Song." View Photo

Oct 12, 2009 Pictured are Bruce Lundvall, and CEO of EMI Music’s legendary jazz label Blue Note Records; 2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Composer’s Competition grand prize winner Joe Johnson; and Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz President Tom Carter. Lundvall received the 2009 Maria Fisher Founder’s Award, a prestigious honor reserved for individuals who have made substantial contributions to jazz and jazz education. View Photo

Sep 24, 2009 Dave Koz smiles with his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. View Photo

Sep 24, 2009 Pictured at the ceremony celebrating Dave Koz’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are BMI’s Linda Livingston and Doreen Ringer Ross, Koz and David Grossman, NARAS EVP of Operations. View Photo

Sep 24, 2009 Barry Manilow discusses the incomparable Dave Koz as the latter receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame September 22. View Photo