Lena for Lunch, then Back to Berlin

Although Lena Horne is relatively unknown in Germany and other parts in Europe, she certainly is viewed as an American national treasure over here in the States.

James Gavin, a prolific writer, wrote the first biography of her, published in June to critical acclaim. We met Jim yesterday at a Diner on the Upper West Side to chat with him about the book, about other singers and their whereabouts, and about future projects.

Eight fine wines from the vineyards of Northern Italy were presented by brothers Pasquale and Ciro Ambrosio, when the JazzRadio Wine Club visited their restaurant. A 7-course dinner was accompanied by a selection of wines from Venice, Piedmont, Alto Adige and Trentino. Guests at Restaurant Papageno an der Deutschen Oper, Richard-Wagner-Strasse 13, were also entertained by JazzRadio presenter and jazz singer Maira Rothe with her pianist Christoph Binder.

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Each copy of the new JazzRadio Christmas CD, now on sale at Lindner, contains a surprise present - some big, some small!

JazzRadio's Maira Rothe is leading the festivities at this year's traditional Thanksgiving Day Dinner at the Berlin Marriott Hotel on Thursday 26 November.

But pride of place belongs to the wonderful Menu, prepared by Executive Chef Martin Schmidt and his talented team!

The Buffet menu includes the traditional Turkey and Pumpkin Pie, among a host of mouth-watering dishes.

JazzRadio is backing the "Aktion Kinderlichter" campaign by the ADAC Fahrsicherheitszentrum (Safe Driving Centre), to safeguard children going to and from school on dark winter days.

Nearly 100.000 children in Classes 1 and 2 are eligible to be issued with reflective "Light Bands", which can be attached to their jacket, schoolbag or elsehwere about their person.

Schools are invited to contact the ADAC Fahrsicherheitszentrum in Linthe to obtain the reflectors. Application should be made online at www.kinderlichter.de and the reflectors wil lbe despatched immediately, at no cost to the school.

Business owners are being urged to ‘Get the Edge' in a new on-air campaign by JazzRadio.

Geschäftsführer Julian Allitt is offering a free confidential advice session to any business owner looking for advice on how to succeed in a competitive market during an economic downturn.

"You really have to get the edge over your competitors", Mr Allitt said. "Too many good businesses fail because they don't market themselves as well as they should. Relying only on ‘word of mouth' at times like this can be fatal".

Mr Allitt, who worked in newspapers before radio, launched a real estate company in England during the last major recession, in 1990 - with innovative campaigns using both media.

"Within six months, we were number one in the market", he said. "Believe it or not, a recession is a great opportunity to win a bigger share of business".

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Michaela Wagner

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