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Articles by Garry Berman
‘Ellingtoniana’: The Sant Andreu Jazz Band at Dizzy’s Club in NYC
In May of 2025, Barcelona’s internationally praised Sant Andreu Jazz Band, consisting of young musicians ranging from pre-teen to roughly 21 years old, made quite the splash at the Essentially Ellington competition in New York, coming in 2nd Place among thirty American high school big bands.
Lester Young Speaks! Rare Interviews of the Elusive Tenor Sax Legend
We’ve all heard many of the jazz history’s more accomplished musicians resist explaining the creative process behind their composing or playing, preferring instead to let the music “speak for itself.” After all, an artist of any kind would want a new creation to express in some way the thoughts and feelings that went into it.
100 YEARS OF LAUGHTER
A juicy story with some truly crazy moments, yet Anderson's good heart shines through. The iconic model tells the story of her eventful life. According to the acknowledgments, this memoir started as "a fifty-page poem and then grew into hundreds of pages of…more poetry." Readers will be glad that Anderson eventually turned to writing prose, since the well-told anecdotes and memorable character sketches are what make it a page-turner.
Jazz in Barcelona: The Sant Andreu Jazz Band at 20
One thing jazz lovers today can appreciate is that here are a good number of jazz bands featuring young musicians—in music schools, high schools, colleges, and elsewhere – keeping jazz alive in both spirit and practice. But one band in particular, the Sant Andreu Jazz Band in Barcelona, stands alone as arguably the most accomplished and acclaimed band of young jazz musicians in the world.
100 Years of Laughter: American Comedy in the Twentieth Century
. Jul. 2026. 288p. ISBN 9798216200697. $40. COMEDY COPY ISBN Berman ( Best of the Britcoms) traces the evolution of American comedy in the 20th century, beginning with vaudeville, whose popularity fueled an explosion of theaters and touring circuits that honed the skills of legends such as the Marx Brothers, Charlie Chaplin, and Laurel and Hardy. Silent film shorts made stars of Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and Buster Keaton, but the advent of sound in the late 1920s spelled disaster for some careers.
Swing Street: The Golden Age of New York Jazz Clubs
A glimpse of the street’s nightlife during its heyday. They called it “Swing Street.” It’s only an echo of a memory today for those old enough to have immersed themselves in the sights and sounds, but there was an era in New York between 1930 and the late ‘50s, when 52nd Street was the home of over a dozen jazz clubs nestled side-by-side mostly between 5th and 6th Avenues, attracting the legends of the genre and their audiences.
The Rise of a Jazz Vibraphonist: Evelyn Yosmali
The vibraphone, that sweet-sounding array of metal bars that can make its presence known even when alongside a big band of trumpets, saxes, and trombones, has never been as commonplace as those instruments throughout jazz history. Vibraphonists are still out there, of course, lugging the large, unwieldy instrument to various gigs as they follow in the musical footsteps of greats such as Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo, Milt Jackson, Gary Burton, and others, but their numbers are comparatively small.
The Sant Andreu Jazz Band Competes at Essentially Ellington
If there is any concern among jazz enthusiasts that big band swing is in danger of dying out among the younger generations of musicians, the sights and sounds of this year’s 30th Essentially Ellington competition in New York should put that concern to rest.
Help Barcelona’s SAJB Attend Essentially Ellington in NYC
Readers of The Syncopated Times may be familiar with the remarkable Sant Andreu Jazz Band of Barcelona, which has been the focus of several articles here in recent years.
Hot Channels: When Jazz Was on Television
Jazz fans in the 21st century enjoy jazz primarily by listening to recordings on LPs, CDs, music streaming services, and by attending live performances in cozy clubs, concert halls, or outdoor settings. But beginning in the early 1950s, there was another way to enjoy jazz, if only sporadically. And that was television.
The New York-Barcelona Connection: The EarRegulars at Jazzing, 2024
The theme of this year’s 11th annual Jazzing Fest in Barcelona, hosted as always by the Sant Andreu Jazz Band, was dubbed “The New York-Berlin-Barcelona Connection.” Among the guest musicians and bands who participated this year were The EarRegulars, out of New York, The Jungle Jazz Band from Berlin (specializing in Dixieland), and of course the SAJB itself, along with a few special Barcelona guest musicians long associated with the project.
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 both the apex and the decline of the Flower Power movement among young people across the country. For most of my life, I personally have felt only a casual interest in the event and its music (I was only 8 years old when it took place).
Swingtime in the Movies: The Musicals of the War Years
Who knew a World War could be so entertaining? As the 1940s got underway, the Swing Era in music was, shall we say, in full swing.
The Touch-Tone Phone turns 60
It's something none of us really stop to think about (except me, apparently), but there was a time when those little touch-tone buttons on our phones were new and exciting, and represented a big step in the evolution of how we communicate with each other. Consider this: Every telephone we use today, either landline or cell, uses touch-tone buttons to enact our commands for phone numbers, e-mail addresses, text messages, and other functions.
The Sant Andreu Jazz Band Celebrates Ten Years of Jazzing Fest
The unique music project known as the Sant Andreu Jazz Band, with its worldwide reputation as a wellspring of astonishing talent among its pre-teen and teenage jazz musicians, recently celebrated its landmark 10th annual Jazzing Fest (or simply, Jazzing) in Barcelona. Attendees from across Europe, the US, and elsewhere celebrated the rich history of the SAJB (founded by Joan Chamorro in 2006) and the decade-long festival, amid a steady stream of performances for three days in September.
A New Generation Learns and Performs Jazz in Cincinnati
While some of the more cynical observers of the music world may claim that traditional jazz is a dying art form, there’s plenty of evidence to the contrary. The most essential way of keeping classic jazz alive is to encourage new generations of young musicians to listen, learn, and play the music that has existed for over a century, and which has produced countless legends whose music—many decades later— continues to entertain, inspire, and even thrill us.
Anastasia Ivanova: Russia’s Rising Jazz Star
For over twenty years, Garry Berman has written books and articles related to pop culture and entertainment history. He has contributed articles to Beatlefan magazine, Nostalgia Digest, and History magazine. In addition to his non-fiction work, he also writes comic novels and screenplays. He is also co-administrator of the Facebook group page Friends of Sant Andreu Jazz Band. www.GarryBerman.com
When Getting There Was Half the Fun
Here's a recent news item that didn't receive a lot of attention, what with a war, pandemic, political upheaval, and other stories to rob us of a good night's sleep: CNN.com: After 53 years and more than 1,570 planes, the last Boeing 747 rolled off the assembly line in Washington state Tuesday evening, on its way to serve as a cargo plane.The once-groundbreaking jumbo jet, with the distinctive second-floor bulge, is perhaps the most notable and popular plane Boeing has ever built.
Jazz Diva Laurel Massé Celebrates 50 Years in Music
This year marks the 50th anniversary of a fateful cab ride in New York, during which a 20-year-old waitress named Laurel Massé got to chatting with the driver, named Tim Hauser. Fast forward a few years, and the Manhattan Transfer, the jazz singing group they formed with Janis Seigel and Alan Paul, shot to international fame and a boatload of music awards for their legendary retro stylings of popular (and often obscure) jazz classics of decades past.
Bossa Nova Comes to Barcelona for Jazzing 2022
For over twenty years, Garry Berman has written books and articles related to pop culture and entertainment history. He has contributed articles to Beatlefan magazine, Nostalgia Digest, and History magazine. In addition to his non-fiction work, he also writes comic novels and screenplays. He is also co-administrator of the Facebook group page Friends of Sant Andreu Jazz Band. www.GarryBerman.com
Television's First Sitcom
Everyone has a favorite sitcom, whether it's a current series, or one that has been among the more popular in TV history. Or, it might be a more obscure, short-lived show that despite its brief existence, still had its own charms - and laughs - to offer. But few devoted TV viewers know much about the very first American TV sitcom, Mary Kay and Johnny.
Elia Bastida: From Classical Violin Student to Jazz Virtuoso
The history of jazz has been populated by masters of the trumpet, saxophone, trombone, clarinet, piano, bass, drums, and other associated instruments. Yet only a handful of legendary musicians have captivated jazz audiences with their creative mastery of the violin. Stephane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, and Jon-Luc Ponty firmly established themselves as virtuosos in their day. Beyond these three, however, the names of other great jazz violinists—past or present—don’t come to mind quite so easily.
When American Jazz Pros Meet Spanish Jazz Kids
John Allred takes in Victor Carrascoca’s solo. It isn’t unusual for American jazz masters to ply their musical skills elsewhere in the world, playing to audiences in any number of countries and cultures who nonetheless appreciate the genre that was born and evolved in America. It’s been going on since jazz has existed. So, then, what happens when American jazz veterans travel to Barcelona to play with a big band comprised of children and teenagers? More often than not, magic happens.
For The Last Time: “Let it Be” was NOT The Beatles’ Break-up Album
With the world premiere of Peter Jackson’s documentary Get Back upon us, feature stories in print, online, and on TV have almost invariably described the original Beatles Let it Be album and film as the group’s “break-up” album — or, even worse, their “final” album. Such lazy, ignorant, and incorrect reportage might finally come to an end upon the release of Get Back, after fifty years of such mis-characterization.
The Sant Andreu Jazz Band: Our Newest Jazz Stars Are From-Barcelona?
Jazz returned to Barcelona in a big way this past September, with the annual four-day music event called Jazzing Festival — or simply, Jazzing. It was the eighth such Jazzing, created by and featuring (Mr.) Joan Chamorro and the Sant Andreu Jazz Band.
When Comedy Met Tragedy on 9/11
The shock and horror of the 9/11 terrorist attack twenty years ago still preys on the collective memory of those who witnessed the events of that day, either in person or watching on live TV. Countless aspects of American society were not only drastically affected then, but, to some degree, remain so to this day.
Paid Sick and Family Leave Legislation in Response to Coronavirus | JD Supra
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"We're Going to See The Beatles!" Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The ground-breaking oral history of Beatlemania as told to author Garry Berman is celebrating it's 10th year of publication this month and a chance to win a signed copy.
South Carolina's Phillips Staffing Promotes Debbie Bright to Senior Recruiter
Veteran staffing professional Debbie Bright has been promoted to Senior Recruiter at Phillips Staffing, one of the region's leading staffing providers. She will support the firm's 10-office network in Georgia and the Carolinas. -- South Carolina-based Phillips Staffing has promoted Debbie Bright to Senior Recruiter in its corporate office, effective immediately.
Author Garry Berman of Westampton, NJ to speak at Nostalgia Convention
Pop culture expert and author Garry Berman will give a talk on the life of actor/comedian Ed Wynn at this years' Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention on September 16th. --is enthusiastic to announce his inaugural appearance as a presenter at the 10Annual(MANC) when he presents "The Life and Career of Ed Wynn".
The Balancing Act® Builds Oriental Lettuce Wraps with Celebrity Chef, Ralph Pagano
Maruchan takes center stage on Lifetime® Television with creative ways to use their ramen noodles. --® welcomes experts on everyday, gourmet noodle dishes, Tuesday, August 30 and September 6, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime®.Don't miss this special guest onDelicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family-style meal. Each person can build their own, which creates a casual, comfortable atmosphere, yet the end result is surprisingly gourmet.
Chatting becomes Fast and Fun Like Never Before with the Launch of Chatvity Instant Messenger App
--Chativity, an instant messenger app with unique features, is now available for free download in Play Store. Unlike any other similar apps available, Chativity allows users to get social and creative with their messages.September, 2016Chativity, a just launched instant messenger app, is all set to revolutionize the concept of messaging. This free messaging app is capable of much more than simple messaging by allowing the users to get uniquely creative about their favorite stuff.
Raleigh Business Insurance at Low Rates Offered by Capital City Insurance
Capital City Insurance Services has announced its offer of a range of business insurance coverage options for companies operating or based in Raleigh, North Carolina. More information can be found at CapitalCityInsuranceNC.com. -- Capital City Insurance Services has announced its offer of a range of business insurance coverage options for companies operating or based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Sensiple Skype4B Adapter in ServiceNow App Store
--Sensiple, an award winning solution provider for collaboration, communications and customer engagement has recently listed Skype4B Adapter for ServiceNow in(https://store.servicenow.com/$appstore.do#!/store/application/047b98640f269a40cab54c6be1050e62/4.1.3)Skype4B Adapter extends SfB collaboration to ServiceNow Service Teams.
Epx Named Top 10 Gym In Los Angeles By Timeout Magazine
We are proud to announce our client EPX Gym has been named a Top 10 Gym in Los Angeles by Timeout Magazine. -- We are proud to announce our client EPX Gym has been named a Top 10 Gym in Los Angeles by Timeout Magazine."Whether training for life goals or enhanced athletic performance, this is the go-to for tailored fitness programs by highly qualified coaches.
Venezuelans will march in Canada for recall referendum
TORONTO, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver will see peaceful demonstrations for democracy in front of Venezuela's embassy and consulates -- This coming Thursday, September 1st, Venezuelans living in Canada will demonstrate in front of their consulates and embassy voicing their main political demand: the constitutional right to recall a referendum to remove President Nicolas Maduro and call for new elections in Venezuela.According to most analysts, the critical political and social...
Dr. Lucia Huffman Joins Physicians' Primary Care of Southwest Florida
-- Dr. Lucia Huffman has joined Physicians' Primary Care of Southwest Florida as a family medicine physician.Dr. Huffman will see patients at the Cape Coral Family Medicine office at 1304 S.E. 8Terrace, where she will provide preventative care and adult physicals as well as treatment of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.She is a graduate of the University of California in Santa Cruz, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in molecular, cellular and developmental...
Affordable Panel upgrades at A to Z Electric Inc. in Dallas
-- The fast changing techs are demanding greater power supplies and the residences need upgraded electrical panels to keep up with the progress. A to Z Electric Inc. are changing the dynamic in Dallas by offering their panel upgrade services at $200 off. This discount will be a blessing for many residences that have been struggling to upgrade their electrical systems to modern specifications.
East Coast Electrical Equipment Co. Offering Fully-checked EOK Used Electric Motors
East Coast Electrical Equipment Company has announced its offer of economical, EOK used electric motors. More information regarding the used electric motors offered can be found at EastCoastMotor.com. -- East Coast Electrical Equipment Company is announcing its offer of economical, electronically-OK used electric motors at competitive pricing.
MyPledger enabled re:imagine/ATL to collect 5x more donations than last year at annual event
MyPledger joins re:imagine/ATL to celebrate tomorrow's generation of filmmakers at its annual Purple Sparkle Carpet Event. -- re:imagine/ATL's powerful mission was combined with Atlanta's local celebrity scene to yield a successful Purple Sparkle Carpet Event which was held Saturday, July 30 at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta.
DEI Offers Two New Thermal Protection Products at AutoZone®
Growing list of DEI part numbers now available at more than 4500 AutoZone stores -- DEI, the leading brand for automotive thermal protection, is proud to announce the availability of two new thermal protection products at AutoZone(http://www.autozone.com/)stores nationwide.DEI's Titanium Protect-A-Sleeve with LR Technology and Reflect-A-GOLD are now available at more than 4500 AutoZone stores joining DEI's flagship thermal wrap product - Titanium Exhaust Wrap with LR Technology™ in the 2" x...
35th Annual Corvettes at Carlisle Wraps Carlisle Events' Specialty Show Season
World's Largest all-Corvette Themed Weekend Draws Crowds and Cars From Around the World -- As has been the case since 1982, Corvettes at Carlisle signified the end of the "specialty car show season" for Carlisle Events.
North Sea Diver Moves From Oil to Oils!
-- Pete Davies is somebody who has switched from oil to oils without being left on the canvas.As a former North Sea diver, this is a fellow who grew accustomed to making a deep impact in the energy industry.However, following an unconventional career change, is showcasing a record of his life offshore by exhibiting his paintings at next month's Aberdeen Art Fair.This event is now in its sixth year and is being staged for the firsttime at the city's iconic Beach Ballroom.His works offer a...
First Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Area's Rescue Animals
All Paws On Deck! Muttigans Charity Golf Tournament offers golfers and businesses first opportunity to play or sponsor an event to benefit local rescue animals. -- On October 21, 2016, the "Muttigans" Charity Golf Tournament will take place at Falcon Ridge Golf Course, making it the first golf fundraiser for animals in Mesquite. All proceeds from the event will benefit We Care for Animals.
Grassroots, All-Volunteer Group to Help 1,200 Needy Animals in Caribbean
Caribbean Spay Neuter, a volunteer-operated grassroots group, is organizing veterinarians and collecting medical supplies for spay/neuter projects to address suffering of stray animals in the Caribbean. --(CSN) this month announced plans to help 1,200 dogs and cats in St, Lucia, Punta Cana and Suriname by the end of this year. The group, based in Florida, has recruited volunteer veterinarians and medical staff from across the globe to assist with its Caribbean outreach efforts.
It's Father and Son Bonding Time in Gautemala
-- Brent Stiles and his 17-year-old son William are off to Guatemala soon.We spoke to the duo as they came into the office today to find out more about their story. Why would you as a busy schoolteacher give up your precious vacation time in order to go on a mission trip?" I went on a missions trip in 2013 to help paint the nursing school in Nebaj," replied Brent. " We also took donations of clothing and school supplies.
10-4 Gear Exclusive: Sniper One Shot, One Kill Coin
-- 10-4 Gear is proud to release their new "Sniper One Shot, One Kill" signature coin!When criminals demand a ransom and take hostages, the sniper team is called. These brave souls patiently sit and wait for the "kill" shot. A sniper squad is assigned special tasks faced with life or death situations.
Markazia honors Olympic champion Ahmed Abu Ghosh A source of pride for the kingdom
Markazia, the sole distributor of Toyota, Lexus and Hino trucks in Jordan, honored the Jordanian champion Ahmad Abu Ghosh, who returned to his country with a gold medal after winning in the 68 Kgs taekwondo competition at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Sacred Heart School names Sister Francesca O'Regan as Treasurer of Board of Directors
-- Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, announces that Sister Francesca O'Regan will again serve as Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the upcoming academic year.Sister O'Regan, who has been a member of the Sacred Heart Board of Directors since its inception, belongs to the Sisters of Divine Providence in Kingston.
Fortna Opens Office in Toronto, Canada
-- Reading, PA – Fortna, the distribution experts, continues its global expansion with the opening of its first Canadian office, in Toronto. Established to support growth opportunities in Canada, the new Toronto location follows the opening of offices in both London and Santiago earlier this year.Fortna's growth is driven by the need for companies to invest in their distribution operations to meet growing consumer demands for greater value and convenience.
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