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 76-100 of 363 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BRC-68873	10-in.	4/7/1931	Yours is my heart alone	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Munn	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-68874	10-in.	4/7/1931	Out of nowhere	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Munn	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-68875	10-in.	4/7/1931	You'll be mine in apple blossom time	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-68876	10-in.	4/7/1931	For you	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Munn	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-68877	10-in.	4/7/1931	Can't you read between the lines	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Munn	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-69990	10-in.	6/30/1931	When the moon comes over the mountain	Ben W. Gordon ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-69991	10-in.	6/30/1931	It's the girl	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, director
Victor	BRC-69992	10-in.	6/30/1931	Without that gal!	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, director
Victor	BRC-69993	10-in.	6/30/1931	Take it from me (I'm takin' to you)	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Lee Wiley	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-69994	10-in.	6/30/1931	I love Louisa	Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal chorus	director
Victor	BRC-69995	10-in.	6/30/1931	New sun in the sky	Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-70177	10-in.	8/20/1931	To-night or never	Ben W. Gordon ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-70178	10-in.	8/20/1931	Have a heart	Ben W. Gordon ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-70179	10-in.	8/20/1931	When you press your lips to mine	Ben W. Gordon ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-70180	10-in.	8/20/1931	If I have to go on without you	Ben W. Gordon ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-70259	10-in.	9/28/1931	White heat	Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	LBRC-70264	10-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	10/5/1931	The band wagon	Adele Astaire ; Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Orchestra, with female-male vocal duets and solos and speech	speaker, director
Victor	LBRC-70265	10-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	10/5/1931	The band wagon	Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo, and piano solo	instrumentalist, piano, director
Victor	BRC-70289	10-in.	10/19/1931	You didn't know the music (I didn't know the words)	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-70290	10-in.	10/19/1931	That's why darkies were born	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-70291	10-in.	10/19/1931	Time on my hands (You in my arms)	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Lee Wiley	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-70292	10-in.	10/19/1931	Hoops	Adele Astaire ; Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet	director
Victor	BRC-70909	10-in.	10/26/1931	Call me darling (Call me sweetheart, call me dear)	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BRC-70910	10-in.	10/26/1931	Bend down, sister	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, director
Victor	BRC-70938	10-in.	11/2/1931	Try to forget	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo (takes 3 and 4); with female vocal solo (takes 1 and 2)	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.