E-mail a friendDecember 22, 2006
Attorney James Garner talks about post-Katrina lawsuits against insurance companies. Bishop Noel Jones discusses his new book, The Battle for the Mind, and Grammy-nominated trumpeter Christian Scott performs.
James Garner
James Garner
James Garner is a leading trial lawyer and a partner in a New Orleans firm. He's noted on several 'top lawyers' lists, including Best Lawyers in America, and was awarded the first annual Leadership in Law Award as one of the top 50 Lawyers in New Orleans. While attending Tulane Law School, Garner served as the Law Review's managing editor. Praised for his advocacy, he represented Xavier University and many individuals in lawsuits against insurance companies in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Bishop Noel Jones
Bishop Noel Jones
Since the early '90s, Bishop Noel Jones has led the Greater Bethany Community Church in South Central L.A. His congregation includes former Crips and Bloods gang members alongside many in the entertainment business. Raised in Jamaica, Jones decided to go into the ministry at age 19, following in the footsteps of several relatives, including his father. He also pastors the City of Refuge Church in Gardena, CA and has a weekly TV broadcast. He's one of the subjects of David Ritz' new book, Messengers.
Christian Scott
Christian Scott
Blending jazz, rock and funk, Christian Scott has been pegged as one of the hottest new stars to emerge on the jazz scene. His major label debut, "Rewind That," earned a Grammy nod and opened the doors to collaborations with Prince and Randy Jackson. The New Orleans native began playing the trumpet at age 12, studied his craft at the Berklee College of Music—from which he graduated earlier than the average student—and began playing on the road at 16. "Anthem" is Scott's highly anticipated sophomore CD.