Musicians · 1891–1943
Ben Bernie
American jazz violinist, bandleader, radio personality (1891–1943)
- Born
- 30 May 1891
Bayonne - Died
- 23 October 1943
Hollywood - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Columbia Records
Biography
Ben Bernie was a jazz musician who played jazz violin. Ben Bernie was born on 30 May 1891 in Bayonne and died on 23 October 1943 in Hollywood. Record labels: Columbia Records. Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960).
Benjamin Anzelevitz (May 30, 1891 – October 20, 1943), known professionally as Ben Bernie, was an American jazz violinist, bandleader, and radio personality, often introduced as "The Old Maestro". He was noted for his showmanship and memorable bits of snappy dialogue, being part of the first generation of American popular music stars, alongside other artists such as Paul Whiteman (a fellow violinist and bandleader), Ted Lewis, and Al Jolson.
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Awards
Historic 78 rpm records
- MY SWEETIE WENT AWAY (She Didn't Say Where-When-or Why) Ben Bernie and His Orchestra · Ernest Hare · HANDMAN · TURK · 1923 archive.org ↗
- LOVE TALES Ben Bernie and His Orchestra · ROSE · RYAN · 1923 archive.org ↗
- MANDY (MAKE UP YOUR MIND) (Mandy (Decidete) BEN BERNIE AND HIS HOTEL ROOSEVELT ORCHESTRA · MEYER · JOHNSTON · 1924 archive.org ↗
- I'M SATISFIED (Beside That Sweetie O'Mine) Ben Bernie And His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra · Pinkard · 1924 archive.org ↗
- TOODLES (Ninerios) BEN BERNIE AND HIS HOTEL ROOSEVELT ORCHESTRA · Irving Kaufman ·… · 1924 archive.org ↗
- Sweet Georgia Brown The Southern Jazz Group · Bill Munto · Dave Dallwitz · Bruce Gray ·… · 1949 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Ben Bernie play?
Ben Bernie is known for playing jazz violin.
When and where was Ben Bernie born?
Ben Bernie was born 30 May 1891 in Bayonne.
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