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Garry Berman

Catching up with Anastasia Ivanova

Many jazz fans might be surprised to learn that traditional American jazz has continued to thrive in many parts of the world not usually…

10 min read3 days ago

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Catching up with Anastasia Ivanova

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Garry Berman

A Marx Brothers Classic, “Animal Crackers,” Re-released 50 Years Ago

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the re-release of the Marx Brothers film in 1974, after it had been unavailable for viewing in…

8 min readMar 23, 2024

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A Marx Brothers Classic, “Animal Crackers,” Re-released 50 Years Ago

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Garry Berman

The First Television Magazine- Published in 1928!

Television magazine, based in London, published its premiere issue in March of 1928, making it the first regular television publication in…

7 min readMar 19, 2024

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The First Television Magazine- Published in 1928!

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Garry Berman

The Jazz House Story

There is a dwelling on a quiet street in the Sant Andreu district of Barcelona, whose simple appearance belies a very special history, and…

17 min readMar 6, 2024

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The Jazz House Story

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Garry Berman

1964: Pop Culture’s Greatest Year?

It may be merely coincidence that a single calendar year could include an unusually high number of major events in any given sphere of…

13 min readFeb 20, 2024

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1964: Pop Culture’s Greatest Year?

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Garry Berman

Joana Casanova Finds Her New Musical Direction

At the age of 25, Barcelona’s Joana Casanova is already an experienced and superbly talented jazz musician and singer, with a smooth and…

12 min readJan 26, 2024

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Joana Casanova Finds Her New Musical Direction

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Garry Berman

Why I Stopped Watching ‘Saturday Night Live’ — 45 Years Ago

Just about everything related to the world of art, music, or other forms of entertainment is subjective. A film can be hailed as a great…

13 min readJan 22, 2024

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Why I Stopped Watching ‘Saturday Night Live’ — 45 Years Ago

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Garry Berman

When British “New Wave” Was New — and Great

It can be argued when “New Wave” music was really new, and how much of it grew from the early, raw punk bands of the ’70s (The Sex…

9 min readJan 20, 2024

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When British “New Wave” Was New — and Great

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Garry Berman

Andrea Motis: Europe’s Jazz Queen

There’s little doubt that Andrea Motis herself might take issue with the title of this piece. Despite her many successes in the world of…

26 min readJan 11, 2024

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Andrea Motis: Europe’s Jazz Queen

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Garry Berman

A Perfect Arrangement: Joan Monné and the Sant Andreu Jazz Band

The Sant Andreu Jazz Band in Barcelona, under the superb direction of its founder and director Joan Chamorro, has been entertaining jazz…

11 min readDec 23, 2023

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A Perfect Arrangement: Joan Monné and the Sant Andreu Jazz Band

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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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