BMI Fetes Congressman Conyers
Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Ranking Minority Member of the House Judiciary Committee and Dean of the Congressional Black Caucus, was the guest of honor at a recent fundraiser hosted by BMI at the Friar Club in New York City.
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Comedian Freddie Roman, BMI's Fred Cannon, Congressman John Conyers, former NYC mayor David Dinkins, jazz artist Ron Carter and BMI's Del Bryant |
Among the more than 50 party-goers celebrating with the 40-year legislative veteran were BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, BMI Government Relations Senior VP Fred Cannon, the Honorable David Dinkins, former mayor of New York City, Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY), Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) and BMI jazz artist Ron Carter, who sat in on a few tunes with the performing jazz trio.
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Minority Chief of Staff & Counsel Perry Apelbaum, BMI's Fred Cannon, Congressman John Conyers, BMI's Del Bryant, lobbyist Mike Remington, and former Register of Copyrights Ralph Oman |
An avid jazz fan, Congressman Conyers is a long-time supporter of BMI's efforts in protecting the rights of songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music.
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BMI's Fred Cannon, Congressman Kendrick Meek (D-FL) and BMI's Del Bryant |
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