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Catching Up with Jazz Violin Virtuoso Èlia Bastida

At the age of 29, Èlia Bastida has spent the past decade firmly establishing herself as one of the world’s premiere jazz violinists, and is…

Oct 16

Catching Up with Jazz Violin Virtuoso Èlia Bastida

Oct 16

Joe Magnarelli Returns to the SAJB

When a jazz band in Barcelona consisting of mostly teen and pre-teen musicians attracts many of today’s finest American jazz pros, you know…

Oct 9

Joe Magnarelli Returns to the SAJB

Oct 9

A Jazz Giant and a Kids’ Band: Scott Hamilton’s History with the SAJB

There is something special about the relationship between one of the finest and most respected American jazz musicians of the past fifty…

Sep 16

A Jazz Giant and a Kids’ Band: Scott Hamilton’s History with the SAJB

Sep 16

“Best of the Britcoms” at 25

If I may be permitted this shameless act of self-indulgence…

Aug 26

“Best of the Britcoms” at 25

Aug 26

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Woodstock, My Teacher, and Me

This week marks the 55th anniversary of Woodstock — the legendary, three-day concert, happening, and community mud bath that served as…

Aug 15

Woodstock, My Teacher, and Me

Aug 15

Those Hilarious British Panel Shows

This autumn will mark the 25th anniversary of my first book publication, Best of the Britcoms, celebrating the finest of British situation…

Jul 31

Those Hilarious British Panel Shows

Jul 31

Joan Chamorro and the SAJB in 2024

The Sant Andreu Jazz Band has been a consistently inspiring yet ever-changing entity (especially in terms of personnel) since its creation…

Jun 23

Joan Chamorro and the SAJB in 2024

Jun 23

“Perry Mason” and its Entertaining Imperfections

It has become part of the American subconscious, whenever we find ourselves grasping for the name of a brilliant lawyer on the way to…

Jun 21

“Perry Mason” and its Entertaining Imperfections

Jun 21

Has “Fawlty Towers” Been Overrated?

The popular British sitcom Fawlty Towers has made its way to London’s West End, premiering there at the Apollo Theatre on May 4. The…

May 4

Has “Fawlty Towers” Been Overrated?

May 4

Lola Peñaranda’s Sax Does the Talking

Lola Peñaranda has been quietly capturing the imagination and interest of fans of the Sant Andreu Jazz Band, as she presents her more…

Apr 26

Lola Peñaranda’s Sax Does the Talking

Apr 26

Garry Berman

Garry Berman

Pop Culture historian, Freelance Writer, Author, specializing in American comedy history in films, radio, and TV. Beatles and jazz enthusiast, animal lover.

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