The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) recently honored Tommy Li Puma, Chairman of The Verve Music Group, at the JDRF’s 6th Annual Music Industry Dinner. Verve recording artists Diana Krall, George Benson, Russell Malone and Christian McBride performed at the event, which raised funds to help find a cure for diabetes and its complications.
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