Band leader Michael Hart & Former New York Yankees star Bernie Wiiliams

Hank Lane’s Michael Hart Band performed last night at a benefit for the Rainforest Alliance at the American Museum of Natural History. More than 500 guests attended the black tie gala held under the giant blue whale in the Hall of Oceanic Life. Hank Lane Music shared the stage for a special performance by former New York Yankees star Bernie Williams with his jazz band. Bernie played two songs off of his newly released CD. As he said to Michael and the band after finishing his set, “Not bad for a jock, huh?” We couldn’t agree more. Bernie was as nice in person as could be. Soft spoken, humble and a real gentleman. A Hank Lane classical Spanish guitarist played for the cocktail hour. Michael Hart’s band played a variety of American and Latin pop for the diverse international audience in attendance.

The Rainforest Alliance seeks to conserve biodiversity through its programs in sustainable forestry, agriculture, tourism and climate in over 76 countries worldwide. According to Tensie Whelan, president of the Rainforest Alliance, “The companies and individuals honored during our annual gala are those that show leadership in their efforts to make farms, forests and tourism operations more sustainable so that future generations may also enjoy them.”

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