Apple Music Negotiation
Lead negotiator for the sale of the domain name www.applemusic.com for the launch of Apple Computer’s iTunes Music Store.
Director of Production & Entertainment
Staten Island Waterfront Festival @ the Ferry
Selected artists and repertoire, and programmed musical segments. Served as media and PR spokesperson. Designed festival site, and coordinated logistics. Directed its highly-acclaimed memorial “Tribute to September 11, 2001” at SI's Borough Hall, overlooking New York Harbor.
Artistic Director
Snug Harbor Cultural Center—Staten Island, NY
Served as Snug Harbor’s first Artistic Director. Conceptualized a Summer Festival demonstrating its potential as a viable arts institution, thus positioning Snug Harbor to become eligible for funding from national, state and city arts agencies. Presented prominent artists and organizations such as:
| New York Philharmonic | Larry Harlow (Salsa) Orchestra |
| Metropolitan Opera Company | Il Gulliardi di Piazza Theatrical Ensemble |
| Lionel Hampton | International African-American Ballet Company |
| Gerry Mulligan & His Orchestra | Asia Society Dance |
| Odetta | Goethe House Exhibits |
| Maynard Ferguson & His Orchestra | Dixieland & Ragtime Jazz All Stars |
Marketing & Production
The Longhorn—Minneapolis, MN
Initiated the idea to this proprietor that there was a large, yet untapped audience for jazz in the Minneapolis area. Formed and led a cutting-edge jazz group with strong rock sensibilities, which changed the Longhorn from a rock club into a major jazz venue, creating the opportunity to book and present prominent jazz artists, such as:
| The Bill Evans Trio | The Gary Burton Quartet |
| Sonny Rollins | Earl "Fatha" Hines |
| Eddie Harris Band | The McCoy Tyner Quintet |
| Tony Williams Lifetime | The Jimmy Smith Trio |
| Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers | Anthony Braxton |
Advocacy
Asked to testify before the New York City Council on behalf of the Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802:
• To repeal the Cabaret Law (which limited the number of musicians (3) who could play cabarets)
• Regarding Noise Abatement
