Experience

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  Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Board Member

    • 2010 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Help to select artists and manage the society to preserve and enhance the performances of renowned jazz musicians in this area.

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  Community Concerts at Second

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Chair, Music Committee

    • 2003 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Help to select artists and repertoire for 16-concert series at one of Baltimore's most beautifully acoustic churches.

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  Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Guest Lecturer

    • 2002 - Present

    Lecture on Business of Music. As a manager, agent, record producer, concert promoter, musician, stage manager, and teacher, I share my wealth of lifetime experiences with highly talented young people who are looking for careers in music.

  • Distinguished Visiting Faculty

    • Jul 2002 - Jul 2011

    Teach the Business of Music and do career counseling for current students, faculty and alumni. Produced 16 concerts a year at Johns Hopkins Hospital employing current and past Peabody students and faculty. In connection with three other faculty, devised first degree program (undergraduate minor) in music business administration.

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  Chesapeake International Artists

  • Director

    • 1996 - Present

    Manage careers of three pianists, two guitarists, a composer and a violinist and a conductor. Mentor to approximately 12 other musical artists.

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  Chamber Music America

  • Exhibitor

    • 2003 - 2011

    Represented Peabody Conservatory and Chesapeake International Artists. Served as career mentor for CMA.

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  Alta Management

  • Los Angeles, Baltimore

  • President

    • 1980 - 1996
    • Los Angeles, Baltimore

    Managed trade associations and professional societies in the fields of child abuse intervention, automotive industry, computer industry. Did lobbying, public relations, membership management, financial services, special events, conferences and exhibitions.

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  Adam's Dad and Alta California Managements

  • San Francisco, Marin County

  • VP, President

    • 1974 - 1980
    • San Francisco, Marin County

    Helped to handle the careers of Herbie Hancock, Pointer Sisters, 10 CC, Sad Cafe, Hoodoo Rhythm Devils, John Handy, Eddie Henderson, Tony Williams, Terry Garthwaite and others.