Portrait of Ben Selvin

Ben Selvin

Musicians · bandleader · conductor · record producer · violinist

🇺🇸 United States

American bandleader

About Ben Selvin

Benjamin Bernard Selvin (March 5, 1898 – July 15, 1980) was an American musician, bandleader, and record producer. He was known as the Dean of Recorded Music. According to The Guinness Book of World Records, Selvin recorded more musical sides (on 78-rpm discs) than any other person. One reason for this prolific output is that he recorded for dozens of different record labels during this productive time in the industry, using a different name for each label. His output has been estimated at 13,000 to 20,000 song titles.

Quick facts

Known for
The Columbia House Bands: Ben Selvin, Volume Two, Manhattan Melodies Songs of New York, Blue Skies / Tonight You Belong to Me
Born
1898-03-05
Died
1980-07-15
Artist type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
New York
Associated area
United States
Active period
1898-03-05 – 1980-07-05

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