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In this week’s Time magazine on the "milestone" page, the announcement of Ed Bradley’s passing is written by Jimmy and is very touching.

Last night’s show at the Sound Advice Amphitheater in West Palm Beach was dedicated to Jimmy’s close friend Ed Bradley. The Set List from the show is now available.

The Palm Beach Post has a review of the show "Buffett’s high note honors Bradley"

It seemed a fitting tribute to a fallen musician friend: A tambourine with a flower tied to it hung from a lonely, unmanned microphone stand. But forget about a somber tribute – Jimmy Buffett wasn’t having any of that.

Ed Bradley, the 60 Minutes correspondent who died of leukemia last week, was a good friend and occasional backing vocalist for Palm Beach’s Buffett, and a constant presence at Tuesday night’s show. But true to Buffett’s wishes, the images of Bradley, to whom the show was dedicated, were all smiling, laughing and in keeping with a gently jovial mood."
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Jimmy Buffett filed suit on Monday asking a federal judge to stop a web site operator from infringing on his trademarks.
Washington Post: "Singer Buffett Sues Alleged Trademark Infringer"
The Galveston County Daily News: "Jimmy Buffet files case to protect trademark"

A transcript from the CBS 60 Minutes special on Ed Bradley is available: "The Personal Side Of Ed Bradley – Friends Share Personal Memories Of Ed Bradley"

Watch a video of Jimmy talking about Ed Bradley: "Bradley’s Alter Ego, ‘Teddy’"

Buffett says, "And, in the end, I probably made the mistake of allowing him on the stage one time to actually play with a band. And it was hard to get him off after that. But I got so much joy out of watching him attempt to be a shameless performer."

Buffett thinks Ed knew how sick he was. "I’m just glad I got here, my wife called me and said – I was in Hawaii – and said, ‘You need to get back here and see Ed.’ And I’m glad I made it," he says.

The The Arizona Republic has an article on a new Margaritaville Cafe that will open in the Summer of 2007: "Buffett’s Margaritaville Café coming to Valley"

Laid-back songster Jimmy Buffett is bringing one of his Margaritaville Cafés to the massive shopping and entertainment plaza that opens in Glendale next week.

"This is an exclusive, exciting name brand coming to Westgate," he said. "It validates the type of project we’re putting together and will serve as one of the center’s entertainment anchors."

The San Francisco Chronicle mentions Jimmy attended the birthday party for Walter Cronkite:

The 20-or-so-person guest list at that surprise birthday party for Walter Cronkite’s 90th included Robin Williams, Jimmy Buffett, Ann Moller Caen and a woman described as Cronkite’s "lady friend.”

The full hour of 60 Minutes will be dedicated to the memory of correspondent Ed Bradley, who passed away on Thursday. The special memorial edition, in which close friends, his best work and the story of his remarkable life will be featured, will be broadcast this Sunday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Steve Kroft speaks to Bradley’s closest friends, who share their rich experiences of him off-camera to reveal the kind, generous lover of life that he was for those who only knew him on camera. Among those speaking about the other Bradley, affectionately known as "Teddy," are close friends Jimmy Buffett, the musician, journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Wynton Marsalis, the artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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Some of the most memorable moments of Ed Bradley that have a connection with Jimmy Buffett:

May 6th, 2006 – Ed Bradley sings "Sixty Minute Man" with Jimmy at the Margaritaville Cafe in New Orleans during the Little Feat show

September 20th, 2005 – Ed Bradley introduces Jimmy Buffett at the landmark Katrina benefit concert, "From the Big Apple to the Big Easy" at Madison Square Garden

July 31st, 2004- Ed Bradley married artist Patricia Blanchet in a small, private ceremony at Bradley’s Woody Creek home near Aspen and Jimmy Buffett provided the wedding music.

September 30th, 2003 – Ed Bradley eulogizes Jimmy’s mother Mary Loraine Peets Buffett. Bradley added that Peets reminded him of a line from one of Jimmy Buffett’s songs: "And there’s that one particular harbor, sheltered from the wind, where the children play on the shore each day, and all are safe within."

November 16th, 2001 – Ed Bradley joins Jimmy on stage at the show at Madison Square Garden and sings "Sixty Minute Man"

February 19, 1998 – Ed Bradley joined in with the Coral Reefer Band and played tambourine and backup vocals at the show at the Madison Square Garden

April 30th, 1989 – Ed Bradley jumped up on the stage with Jimmy and danced with the backup singers

December 18th , 1988 – "Tell It Like It Is" with the Neville Brothers was filmed at the famed Storyville Jazz Hall in New Orleans’ French Quarter with a special guest appearance by Ed Bradley performing "Sixty Minute Man". Jimmy appeared performing "Middle of the Night" with the Neville Brothers.

June 28th, 1987 – Ed Bradley made an appearance in the rhythm section during the Jones Beach concert. The Coconut Telegraph from August 1987 says, "Ed is no stranger to stage performances having appeared with JB on stage several times in the past and has every intention of continuing to do so."

June 20th, 1986 – According to the "Dirt from the Road" written by Fingers Taylor in November 1986 Cocotel, "CBS newsman, Ed Bradley made his annual appearance on stage in New York (Jones Beach) to play the tambourine."

January 24th, 1986 – Ed Bradley, with his tusty tambourine, joined Jimmy and the Coral Reefers at the Rivergate Convention in New Orleans for a Super Bowl weekend show.

Ed Bradley, a close friend of Jimmy Buffett died on Thursday from leukemia
From the New York Times: "Ed Bradley, Veteran CBS Newsman, Dies"

Though Mr. Bradley had largely concealed his illness, he and his wife, Patricia Blanchet, had reached out in recent days to some of his closest friends — including Charlayne Hunter-Gault of National Public Radio (who traveled to his bedside from her home in South Africa) and the singer Jimmy Buffett (who rushed to New York to be with him following a concert in Hawaii).

“He was such a great journalist,” Mr. Buffett added, “but he still knew how to have a good time.”

Two new Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants are opening this month:
November 6th: "Cheeseburger in Evansville" (Indiana)
November 20th: "Jimmy Buffett restaurant opening in Stanton" (Delaware)

"A Tribute to James Taylor" will air at 8 p.m. on November 29th as part of many PBS stations run holiday pledge drives. Guests include Keith Urban, India.Arie, Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Jimmy Buffett and former President Bill Clinton.

From PBS.org: A TRIBUTE TO JAMES TAYLOR

With his gentle acoustic sound and insightful lyrics, James Taylor remains one of the most influential and beloved singer-songwriters to emerge from the popular music scene of the 1970s. In a career extending over three decades, Taylor’s musical craftsmanship has delighted critics and audiences alike. In recognition of his many achievements in music, as well as his philanthropic efforts, Taylor was honored in February 2006 as "Person of the Year" by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ MusiCares program. The all-star lineup of performers paying tribute to "Sweet Baby James" includes India Arie, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, Jerry Douglas, Dr. John, Carole King, Alison Krauss, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, and Keith Urban.

The program premieres on November 29, 2006 (check local listings); watch for the launch of the Web companion in November 22, 2006.