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 351-363 of 363 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W146832	10-in.	8/10/1928	Tests for Leo Reisman	Leo Reisman	Male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W146900	10-in.	8/27/1928	Hyo mio	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W146901	10-in.	8/27/1928	Querida	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W146902	10-in.	8/27/1928	Revenge	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W146903	10-in.	8/27/1928	Vaniteaser	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with vocal	leader
Columbia	W147705	10-in.	12/17/1928	A love tale of Alsace Lorraine	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W147706	10-in.	12/17/1928	The sun is at my window (Throwing kisses at me)	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W147707	10-in.	12/17/1928	Along came sweetness	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W148053	10-in.	3/11/1929	On the Alamo	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Leo Reisman	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W148054	10-in.	3/11/1929	The wedding of the painted doll	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Leo Reisman	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W148055	10-in.	3/11/1929	My castle in Spain is a shack in the lane	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Leo Reisman	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W148056	10-in.	3/11/1929	Kiddies kabaret	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Edison	9614	10-in.	7/14/1924	Why did you do it?	Georgia Melodians	Jazz/dance band	songwriter

(Results 351-363 of 363 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Reisman, Leo," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.

Reisman, Leo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.

"Reisman, Leo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.