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 26-50 of 363 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-56736	10-in.	10/2/1929	When you're counting the stars alone	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-56737	10-in.	10/2/1929	A year from to-day	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-56738	10-in.	10/2/1929	Needin' you like I do	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-57156	10-in.	11/20/1929	I'll see you again	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-57517	10-in.	11/1/1929	Happy days are here again	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-57518	10-in.	11/1/1929	My sweeter than sweet	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-57519	10-in.	11/1/1929	Lucky me—lovable you	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-57536	10-in.	11/11/1929	Through	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-57560	10-in.	11/29/1929	Charming	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-57561	10-in.	11/29/1929	Shepherd's serenade	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-57562	10-in.	11/29/1929	I'll see you again	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-57587	10-in.	12/9/1929	You do something to me	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-57588	10-in.	12/9/1929	You've got that thing	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, director
Victor	BVE-57589	10-in.	12/9/1929	If love were all	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-58183	10-in.	1/10/1930	What is this thing called love?	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-58184	10-in.	1/10/1930	She's such a comfort to me	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-58608	10-in.	1/20/1930	Puttin' on the Ritz	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-59742	10-in.	4/9/1930	Mia cara	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-59743	10-in.	4/9/1930	I like to do things for you	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-59744	10-in.	4/9/1930	Happy feet	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-59783	10-in.	5/12/1930	I remember you from somewhere	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-59784	10-in.	5/12/1930	Rollin' down the river	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-59785	10-in.	5/12/1930	Singing a song to the stars	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-62249	10-in.	5/28/1930	Love is like a song	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-62250	10-in.	5/28/1930	You're the one	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director

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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.