Benjamin Bertram Leight (April 23, 1893 – January 6, 1965), better known by his stage name Ben Light was an American pianist.
For 15 years, he toured as a vaudeville pianist, performing with renowned figures such as Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, Jack Benny and Sophie Tucker.
[2] Known as a musical phenomenon, Ben Light was once timed playing 1,173 notes in a single minute.
[3] Light was noted for his fast ragtime play and recorded over 100 piano compositions.
[8] Light died of a heart attack, on January 6, 1965, in Santa Monica, California at the age of 72.