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 326-350 of 363 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W144018	10-in.	4/10/1927	Pleading	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Harry Maxfield	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W144458	10-in.	7/17/1927	Leonora	Don Howard ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W144459	10-in.	7/17/1927	Paree!	Don Howard ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W144460	10-in.	7/17/1927	Is it possible (That she loves me)?	Don Howard ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W144461	10-in.	7/17/1927	Just call on me	Don Howard ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W144462	10-in.	7/17/1927	Cheerie-beerie-be	Don Howard ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W144997	10-in.	11/20/1927	The song is ended	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W144998	10-in.	11/20/1927	Dawn	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W144999	10-in.	11/20/1927	We two	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W145224	10-in.	11/21/1927	For my baby	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	leader
Columbia	W145225	10-in.	11/21/1927	What'll you do?	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	145980	10-in.	4/9/1928	Ma belle	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W145981	10-in.	4/9/1928	March of the musketeers	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with vocal duet	leader
Columbia	W145982	10-in.	4/9/1928	Ah! Sweet mystery of life	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W145983	10-in.	4/9/1928	Foolin' time	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W146607	10-in.	7/2/1928	In a bamboo garden	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W146608	10-in.	7/2/1928	'Cause I feel low-down	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W146609	10-in.	7/2/1928	I still belong to you	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W146749	10-in.	7/19/1928	My window of dreams	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W146750	10-in.	7/19/1928	Old man sunshine	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W146751	10-in.	7/19/1928	Once in a lifetime	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W146803	10-in.	7/25/1928	Blue shadows	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W146804	10-in.	7/25/1928	Raquel	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W146805	10-in.	7/25/1928	Chalita	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W146831	10-in.	8/10/1928	Tests for Leo Reisman	Leo Reisman	Male vocal solo	vocalist

(Results 326-350 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.