Talking Picture
2019
Berl Olswanger was born above his father’s dry goods store in Memphis. Berl a young pianist got his big break at the age of twelve making his professional debut at Dreamland Gardens, a Memphis dance hall. Berl grew up to become a composer and arranger. He toured the country with big band orchestras and accompanied Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Jack Benny, among others. While he could have been a big star, he chose to return to Memphis to be with his loved ones.