PEER REVIEW

UMPG boss Jody Gerson received the Ralph Peer II Award on 7/10 as part of the International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) confab at London's Abbey Road Studios. The honor was bestowed by (checks notes) Ralph Peer II, who declared, "On an everyday level, Jody helps make the industry better." Seen just before a sumptuous repast of mushy peas and salt-and-vinegar crisps are (l-r) peermusic Executive Chair Peer, Gerson, Capitol troubadour and UMPG writer Marcus Mumford and ICMP Chair Jackie Alway and Director General Johnny Phelan.

Photo: Ciaran Lee, Piranha Photography