Johnny Marvin

Johnny Marvin was a popular American singer, songwriter, and ukulele player who rose to fame during the 1920s and 1930s. Known for his smooth tenor voice and expert ukulele strumming, he became one of the defining musical voices of the Jazz Age. Marvin recorded hundreds of tracks, both under his own name and a variety of pseudonyms, and was especially noted for his work with Victor Records. His catchy vocal style and upbeat arrangements helped shape the sound of early American pop music.

Beyond his recording career, Marvin had strong ties to the film and entertainment industries—he even worked with Gene Autry, writing songs and contributing to the emergence of the singing cowboy genre. Sadly, his career was cut short when he passed away in 1944, but his legacy as a pioneer of early popular music and ukulele artistry lives on through reissues and vintage jazz collections.

Genres

Ragtime

Latest Release

The Ukulele Ace (1920's Jazz Vocals) [Encore 1] [Recorded 1926-1927]

Johnny Marvin

Album - 19 Tracks - Released January 7, 2015