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 51-75 of 363 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-62272	10-in.	6/11/1930	Swingin' in a hammock	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-62273	10-in.	6/11/1930	Cheer up	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-62274	10-in.	6/11/1930	Say 'oui,' chérie	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-62277	10-in.	6/17/1930	Bye bye blues	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-62278	10-in.	6/17/1930	Around the corner	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-62370	10-in.	7/26/1930	Body and soul	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo (takes 15-17); with male vocal solo (takes 1-14)	director
Victor	BVE-62371	10-in.	7/26/1930	I bring a love song	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-62372	10-in.	7/26/1930	Song of the Congo	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-62373	10-in.	7/26/1930	You will remember Vienna	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-63616	10-in.	9/3/1930	Something to remember you by	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-63617	10-in.	9/3/1930	Maybe it's love	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-63618	10-in.	9/3/1930	Sing something simple	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-63619	10-in.	9/3/1930	Lucky seven	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-63649	10-in.	9/13/1930	Just a little dance mam'selle	Don Howard ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-63650	10-in.	9/13/1930	Live and love today	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-63665	10-in.	9/19/1930	Still I love her	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-64315	10-in.	10/10/1930	Trees	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-64316	10-in.	10/10/1930	Bolero	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director
Victor	BVE-67467	10-in.	2/25/1931	Heavenly night	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-67468	10-in.	2/25/1931	Jalousie	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director
Victor	BVE-67469	10-in.	2/25/1931	It looks like love	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-67756	10-in.	1/5/1931	He's not worth your tears	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-67757	10-in.	1/5/1931	Just a gigolo	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-67758	10-in.	1/5/1931	Hurt	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-67759	10-in.	1/5/1931	I'm alone because I love you	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.