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 (Results 101-125 of 363 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BRC-70939 10-in. 11/2/1931 She didn't say "yes" Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo (takes 1 and 2); with male vocal solo (takes 3 and 4) director  
Victor BRC-70940 10-in. 11/2/1931 The night was made for love Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor LBRC-71204 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) 12/28/1931 Music from The cat and the fiddle Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frances Maddux ; Frank Munn Jazz/dance band, with female and male vocal solos director  
Victor BRC-71205 10-in. 12/28/1931 Paradise Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frances Maddux Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-71206 10-in. 12/28/1931 Someday I'll find you Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-71256 10-in. 1/19/1932 There's something in your eyes Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-71257 10-in. 1/19/1932 Stepping into love Harold Arlen ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-71258 10-in. 1/19/1932 Sometime in summertime Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-71259 10-in. 1/19/1932 How long will it last? Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-71293 10-in. 2/2/1932 Drums in my heart Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-71294 10-in. 2/2/1932 Kinda like you Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-71295 10-in. 2/2/1932 Kiss by kiss Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-71296 10-in. 2/2/1932 Beso tras beso Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BSHQ-71950 10-in. 3/15/1932 Lovable Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Dick Robertson Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, director  
Victor BSHQ-71951 10-in. 3/15/1932 I'm so in love Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Dick Robertson Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BSHQ-71952 10-in. 3/15/1932 My woman Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BSHQ-71953 10-in. 3/15/1932 Too many tears Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-72537 10-in. 5/4/1932 You gave me ev'rything but love Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-72538 10-in. 5/4/1932 If it ain't love Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-72539 10-in. 5/4/1932 In the still of the night Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BRC-72540 10-in. 5/4/1932 Night shall be filled with music Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BSHQ-73007 10-in. 6/15/1932 The clouds will soon roll by Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BSHQ-73008 10-in. 6/15/1932 The night when love was born Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BSHQ-73009 10-in. 6/15/1932 If you were only mine Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BSHQ-73010 10-in. 6/15/1932 A great big bunch of you Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
(Results 101-125 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.

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