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 151-175 of 363 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-76071 10-in. 5/2/1933 My first love to last Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Howard Phillips Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-76072 10-in. 5/2/1933 Happy as the day is long Harold Arlen ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-76073 10-in. 5/2/1933 Love songs of the Nile Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Howard Phillips Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-76074 10-in. 5/2/1933 My temptation Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-76075 10-in. 5/2/1933 The gold diggers' song Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-76619 10-in. 7/11/1933 Don't blame me Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Howard Phillips Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-76620 10-in. 7/11/1933 Louisiana lullaby Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Howard Phillips Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-76621 10-in. 7/11/1933 Give all your love to me Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Edward Nell, Jr. Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-76622 10-in. 7/11/1933 Smoke rings Harold Arlen ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-76623 10-in. 7/11/1933 A heart of stone Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-76624 10-in. 7/11/1933 Here you come with love Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, director  
Victor BS-76625 10-in. 7/11/1933 I've got a little confession to make Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, director  
Victor BS-77611 10-in. 9/6/1933 By a waterfall Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-77612 10-in. 9/6/1933 Honeymoon hotel Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-77613 10-in. 9/6/1933 Sweet madness Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BS-77614 10-in. 9/6/1933 Me for you forever Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BS-77615 10-in. 9/6/1933 This is romance Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Arthur Wright Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-78068 10-in. 10/3/1933 The day you came along Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-78069 10-in. 10/3/1933 Thanks Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-78070 10-in. 10/3/1933 Dinner at eight Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-78071 10-in. 10/3/1933 As thousands cheer Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-78072 10-in. 10/3/1933 How's chances Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-78073 10-in. 10/3/1933 Savage serenade Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Sally Schermerhorn Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BS-78074 10-in. 10/3/1933 Heat wave Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Leo Reisman Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, director  
Victor BS-78162 10-in. 10/11/1933 Let 'em eat cake Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
(Results 151-175 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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