Buddy Bregman

An internationally recognized producer, director, writer, composer, conductor, arranger and musical director. Since the 1950s, Bregman has worked with many of the biggest names in the business. After high school, Bregman attended the University of California. During his sophomore year, he arranged and conducted Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller's hit record "Bazoom and many others. He helped launch "the Verve", and served as the record company's head of A & R. Bregman later produced and directed television and film in Europe, for both the BBC, producing 28 shows within the first two years, and the London Weekend ITV, where he served as Head of Entertainment. Bregman passed away on the 8th of January after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.