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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

Sep 10, 2009 Ben and Chad Truman, sons of Diamond Rio’s keyboardist Dan Truman, brought some soulful jazz-pop to BMI’s Nashville office on September 8. The duo, aptly named Truman, recently opened for Kelly Clarkson and is currently touring colleges around the nation. Pictured are BMI’s Thomas Cain and Clay Bradley, Wendee Truman, BMI’s Jody Williams, Truman’s Ben and Chad Truman, and Diamond… View Photo

Jun 30, 2009 The $3,000 BMI Foundation annual Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize was awarded to talented composer Sara Jacovino on June 26 at the BMI Jazz Composer Workshop Showcase Concert. Pictured at the concert are bassist Rufus Reid; drummer Dennis Mackrel; composer Darcy J. Argue; showcase winner Sara Jacovino; BMI VP, Corporate Communications Robbin Ahrold; Workshop Music Director Jim McNeely; and Workshop… View Photo

Jun 30, 2009 The BMI/New York Jazz Orchestra performs during the BMI Jazz Composer Workshop Showcase Concert held on Friday, June 26. View Photo

Jun 30, 2009 Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize winner Sara Jacovino conducts the BMI/New York Jazz Orchestra at the BMI Jazz Composer Workshop Showcase Concert on June 26. View Photo