Ben Dunnill doesn’t just play music; he commands it.
Armed with a timeless, gravel-and-silk voice and a staggering mental jukebox of over 5,000 songs committed to memory, the Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist bridges the gap between eras with effortless, classic soul.
THE FOUNDATION
Built Live
Ben’s story began at 13 years old in White Rock, B.C. While most kids his age were navigating middle school, Ben was stepping onto professional stages and cutting his teeth in the demanding world of piano bars.
Over the next decade, he transformed those venues into his personal laboratory, mastering the lost arts of improvisation, razor-sharp showmanship, and the rare ability to capture a room’s collective heartbeat.
The piano bar became Ben’s training ground, where repertoire, improvisation, and showmanship had to work together in real time.
THE BREAKTHROUGH
Reimaging the Songbook
That relentless grind eventually met the digital age, sparking a global audience.
Ben captivated more than a million followers by turning convention on its head: dismantling hard-hitting rap anthems like 50 Cent's “Many Men” and Coolio's “Gangsta's Paradise,” then rebuilding them as sweeping, cinematic jazz performances.
The internet took notice, generating over 200 million views and drawing praise from modern icons like Michael Bublé, Laufey, and Joe Rogan.
5,000+
1M+
200M+
SONGS IN HIS REPERTOIRE
All memorized by heart.
FOLLOWERS ACROSS SOCIAL PLATFORMS
CUMULATIVE VIDEO VIEWS
And counting.
Recognized by Michael Bublé, Laufey, Joe Rogan, and audiences around the world.
THE ORIGINALS
The Spotlight Shifts
But while interpreting the greats and reimagining the unexpected built his foundation, Ben is stepping out from behind the safety of the classic songbook.
The success of original standouts like the cinematic, storytelling-rich “Till the Credits Roll” and the show-stopping “Encore” signals a major creative evolution.
No longer just an elite interpreter of other people's masterpieces, Ben's next chapter shifts the spotlight directly onto his own pen.
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On Stage and in the Studio
ON THE STAGE & IN THE STUDIO
A deeply respected collaborator, Ben co-wrote and co-produced the chart-topping jazz record Anything Goes with Mathew V.
He has also brought his magnetic live energy to some of Canada’s most prestigious stages, including Toronto’s iconic Massey Hall and the Montreal International Jazz Festival.
The Next Song is His Own
Now, armed with a growing catalogue of music that is uniquely his own, Ben Dunnill is stepping into the spotlight as an authentic powerhouse entertainer who honours the golden age of music while rewriting its future.
The next chapter is just beginning.