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June 02, 2005
XM Satellite Radio and Jazz at the Lincoln Center VIP Reception
Once again I’m impressed with the acceptance of bloggers by corporations. It definitely shows we’re turning a new leaf in how ‘public relations’ is viewed (especially as the Main Stream Media collapses beneith it’s bloated ego). This was illustrated perfectly when XM Satellite Radio invited me to celebrate the partnership between XM and Jazz at the Lincoln Center at a VIP Reception.
Honestly, I’m just some schmuck with a website and a keyboard, so I was really excited that XM extended this sort of invitation to little ol’ me. I honestly feel they ‘get it’ when it comes to the blogging community, and I just want to extend my thanks to them for being so progressive thinking.
More pics after the jump…
The cocktail hour was held in the Atrium in the Time Warner building at Columbus Circle. Very classy presentation, with live entertainment from the Victor Goines Quartet during the reception.
They had a few MyFi’s and the new Tao XM2go there.
Lots of XM on-air hosts from both DC and NYC where there, as well as XM executives, music industry peeps, Jazz at Lincoln Center board members, and others.
(My shitty camera decided to flip out on me just as I was trying to get this shot, but Opie patiently waited as I cursed at the stupid thing and finally was able to take it. Very cool.)
(Lil’ Jimmy!)
After the cocktail reception we were all rewarded with an awesome performance in the Allen Room. Hugh Panero got up on stage as well as Derek E. Gordon (CEO of Jazz at the Lincoln Center) and talked about the incredible acheivement for Jazz and Satellite Radio this partnership is. Tony Bennett made an appearance and again reinforced what this partnership means to Jazz. Awesome.
(I know awful shots, but I was into music and pretty much forgot about the camera at this point.)
India Arie opened up with some incredible pieces, followed by none-other than Wynton Marsalis. Incredible.
I want to truly thank XM for inviting me to this. I had quite a blast and it was quite an honor to attend this celebration.
June 2, 2005 03:07 PM
Comments
Very cool! Thanks for the report!
Posted by: Greg at June 2, 2005 05:44 PM
OMFG, What a great view! Unbelievable!!
Thanks for the great writeup and photos.
Ziggy also has a writeup with photos over at
http://www.xm411.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=15365&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Posted by: Bill at June 2, 2005 06:17 PM
Forgot to say that is where I found the link to this writeup!
Posted by: Bill at June 2, 2005 06:19 PM
Great job! Thanks! You have arrived as the number one satellite radio blogger. XM would have been remiss if they had left you off the list.
Posted by: Rubicon at June 2, 2005 07:27 PM
very nice
Posted by: candlebougie at June 3, 2005 04:09 AM
ghey
Posted by: Anonymous at June 3, 2005 10:33 AM
Is it true that Lou Brutus wore a black suit with fire red tie and matching fire red glasses? I heard he looked like the devil. Did you get a picture of him?
Posted by: PJD at June 3, 2005 08:46 PM
I didn't see him, but there were so many people that I probably missed him.
Posted by: Ryan at June 6, 2005 12:37 PM
