Ben Bernie
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Ben Bernie was an American jazz violinist, bandleader, and radio personality known as the Old Maestro.
Benjamin Anzelevitz, 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 "stars" of American popular music, alongside other artists such as Paul Whiteman, Ted Lewis, and Al Jolson.
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