STATEN ISLAND \u2014 On Thursday, Oct. 9, at approximately 8:05 p.m., Staten Island native Matt Berman took the field at MetLife Stadium to perform the national anthem ahead of the New York Giants\u2019 primetime matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiants Stadium was high energy and very supportive when Matt stood on the podium\u2014there was a lot of cheering,\u201d said Ron Berman, Matt\u2019s father, who watched his son perform \u201cThe Star-Spangled Banner\u201d on his saxophone on the field. Matt\u2019s mom, Margaret, and his sister, Courtney, were also in attendance.<\/p>\n
The adrenaline was running high for both father and son, who \u201cnailed the national anthem,\u201d said Ron. The crowd\u2019s response (which is audible in the video below) oozes approval.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was truly an honor to be chosen to perform the national anthem for the Giants\u2014especially during such a high-profile, primetime matchup against the Eagles,\u201d said Matt Berman. \u201cAs a lifelong Giants fan, it was incredibly gratifying to play in front of the team and such an amazing crowd. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe Giants organization was so welcoming and accommodating. I\u2019m truly grateful to have been a part of that unforgettable night.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Giants then beat the Eagles, the defending Super Bowl champions, 34-17.<\/p>\n
For those unfamiliar, Matt Berman, who hails from Bulls Head, became the lead saxophonist in Bobby Sanabria\u2019s Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra in 2012 and Charli Persip\u2019s Supersound Big Band. <\/p>\n
In 2013, he started his own group, Monroe. While writing and releasing original music under Monroe, Berman was featured as a guest artist on Grammy Award winner Al Walser\u2019s album \u201cAl Walser Comes 2 Life.\u201d <\/p>\n
He also performed as a featured saxophonist at Walser\u2019s pre-Grammy Awards events in 2013, 2014 and 2015.<\/p>\n
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On Thursday, October 9, Staten Island native Matt Berman took center stage at MetLife Stadium to perform the national anthem ahead of the New York Giants\u2019 primetime matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, broadcast live on FOX 5. (Courtesy Ron Berman)Advance\/SILive.com | Dr. Gracelyn SantosMore About Matt Berman<\/p>\n
Matt Berman\u2019s professional career began while he was attending Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for Music & Art, where he became the youngest member of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz High School program. <\/p>\n
At age 15, he went on his first tour playing alto saxophone alongside saxophonist Bobby Watson, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, and Thelonious Monk Jr.<\/p>\n
He continued studying saxophone at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City, where he learned from notable musicians including Reggie Workman, Gerald Clayton, Roy Hargrove, Michael Wolff, Bobby Sanabria, Bernard Purdie, Ben Wendel, Vincent Herring and more.<\/p>\n
In 2015, Berman joined Brandon Flowers (The Killers) as tenor saxophonist and keyboard player on the \u201cDesired Effect\u201d world tour. <\/p>\n
He toured with Flowers through 2017, performing at venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Life Is Beautiful Music Festival, Terminal 5 in New York City, The O2 Arena and more.<\/p>\n
In 2017, Berman was featured twice in \u201cBillboard\u201d magazine for his work with Snoop Dogg\u2019s Doggystyle Records, and appeared with CyHi the Prynce on the track and music video for \u201cLong Damn Time.\u201d <\/p>\n
He was also featured with Techrow Records, contributing alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, vocals and production on their remixes of Tupac\u2019s \u201cHit \u2019Em Up\u201d and \u201c2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted.\u201d <\/p>\n
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On Thursday, October 9, Staten Island native Matt Berman took center stage at MetLife Stadium to perform the national anthem ahead of the New York Giants\u2019 primetime matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, broadcast live on FOX 5. (Courtesy Ron Berman)Advance\/SILive.com | Dr. Gracelyn Santos<\/p>\n
That same year, his group Monroe played its first major show, opening for Ingrid Michaelson and Steve Augeri (Journey) in New York.<\/p>\n
In 2019, Berman opened for Justin Timberlake on the \u201cMan of the Woods\u201d tour and Aaron Carter on his \u201cLove\u201d tour.<\/p>\n
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On Thursday, October 9, Staten Island native Matt Berman took center stage at MetLife Stadium to perform the national anthem ahead of the New York Giants\u2019 primetime matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, broadcast live on FOX 5. (Courtesy Ron Berman)Advance\/SILive.com | Dr. Gracelyn Santos<\/p>\n