Dinner with a legend and the "Jewish Brad Pitt"

I had such a great time at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala the other night because I got a chance to not only see Patti Austin's amazing performance but I got a chance to have dinner with the legendary singer. Patti is our new Shore Fire client and thanks to Hyman Katz of Rendezvous Entertainment I get to work with one of my favorite singers. That's me, Patti and Hyman in the photo.

At dinner Patti could hardly eat because everyone wanted to give her kudos for her show-stopping performance. Patti and Hyman were so much fun to talk to. They both have great stories to share about the music business and they also both have a great sense of humor. Hyman introduces himself as the "Jewish Brad Pitt."

Other highlights of the evening included Wynton Marsalis' touching tribute to Ed Bradley. Wynton Marsalis and a group of musicians, including his brother Jason Marsalis, had a New Orleans style funeral march through the audience. Kitty Carlisle Hart also shared personal stories about her friendship with George Gershwin

I also got a chance to meet the lovely Stephanie Simon from NY 1 News and Ashley Williams of People Magazine.