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Retro Review: Matt Bianco, Basia, and Swing Out Sister

The creative achievements by artists of all kinds can still be discovered and enjoyed years after their creations were new and first…

Dec 4, 2024

Retro Review: Matt Bianco, Basia, and Swing Out Sister

Dec 4, 2024

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, 2024

Catching Up with Jazz Violin Virtuoso Èlia Bastida

Oct 16, 2024

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, 2024

Joe Magnarelli Returns to the SAJB

Oct 9, 2024

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, 2024

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

Sep 16, 2024

“Best of the Britcoms” at 25

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

Aug 26, 2024

“Best of the Britcoms” at 25

Aug 26, 2024

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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, 2024

Woodstock, My Teacher, and Me

Aug 15, 2024

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, 2024

Those Hilarious British Panel Shows

Jul 31, 2024

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, 2024

Joan Chamorro and the SAJB in 2024

Jun 23, 2024

“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, 2024

“Perry Mason” and its Entertaining Imperfections

Jun 21, 2024

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, 2024

Has “Fawlty Towers” Been Overrated?

May 4, 2024

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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