Leo Reisman

Leo F. Reisman (October 11, 1897 – December 18, 1961) was an American violinist and bandleader in the 1920s and 1930s. Born and reared in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, he was of Jewish ancestry; from German immigrants who immigrated to the United States in the 19th century. Inspired by the Russian-American violinist Jascha Heifetz, Reisman studied violin as a young man. After being rejected by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, he formed his own band in 1919. He became famous for having over 80 hits on the popular charts during his career. Jerome Kern called Reisman's orchestra "The String Quartet of Dance Bands".

Birth and Death Data: Born October 11, 1897 (Boston), Died December 18, 1961 (Miami)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1921 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: director, leader, vocalist, arranger, speaker, piano, songwriter

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 301-325 of 363 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W141584	10-in.	1/31/1926	Tamiami Trail	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142174	10-in.	5/9/1926	Dream of love and you	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142175	10-in.	5/9/1926	Waters of the Perkiomen	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142176	10-in.	5/9/1926	I may be dancing with somebody else	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band (takes 1-4); with male vocal solo (take 5)	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W142177	10-in.	5/9/1926	Bye bye blackbird	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142178	10-in.	5/9/1926	Chinese moon	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142384	10-in.	7/12/1926	Cigarette	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo (takes 1 and 2); jazz/dance band (take 3)	leader
Columbia	W142385	10-in.	7/12/1926	La seducción	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142386	10-in.	7/12/1926	The birth of the blues	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142387	10-in.	7/12/1926	Here I am	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W142388	10-in.	7/12/1926	For my sweetheart	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142717	10-in.	10/3/1926	Love me all the time	Charles Kaley ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W142718	10-in.	10/3/1926	That night in Araby	Charles Kaley ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W142719	10-in.	10/3/1926	Don't be angry with me	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W142720	10-in.	10/3/1926	Petrushka	Charles Kaley ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W142721	10-in.	10/3/1926	Alabama stomp	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W143273	10-in.	1/9/1927	My little bunch of happiness	Charles Kaley ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W143274	10-in.	1/9/1927	Still waters	Charles Kaley ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W143275	10-in.	1/9/1927	Angel eyes	Charles Kaley ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W143276	10-in.	1/9/1927	Silver song bird	Charles Kaley ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W143277	10-in.	1/9/1927	Lonely (J'ai pas su y faire)	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W144014	10-in.	4/10/1927	Collette	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Harry Maxfield	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W144015	10-in.	4/10/1927	I adore you	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Harry Maxfield	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W144016	10-in.	4/10/1927	Red lips—kiss my blues away	Don Howard ; Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Harry Maxfield	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	leader
Columbia	W144017	10-in.	4/10/1927	When the moon comes peeping thru	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader

(Results 301-325 of 363 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Reisman, Leo," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.

Reisman, Leo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.

"Reisman, Leo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.