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 176-200 of 363 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-78163 10-in. 10/11/1933 Mine Phil Dewey ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-78164 10-in. 10/11/1933 Not for all the rice in China Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-78165 10-in. 10/11/1933 We'll make hay while the sun shines Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-78166 10-in. 10/11/1933 Our big love scene Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-78167 10-in. 10/11/1933 Supper time Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Thelma Nevins Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BS-014623 10-in. 10/5/1937 Have you met Miss Jones? Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Lee Sullivan Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-014624 10-in. 10/5/1937 I'd rather be right Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Lee Sullivan Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-014670 10-in. 10/13/1937 Close Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Lee Sullivan Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-014671 10-in. 10/13/1937 Rosalie Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Lee Sullivan Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-017056 10-in. 11/16/1937 In the shade of the new apple tree Harold Arlen ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-017057 10-in. 11/16/1937 God's country Harold Arlen ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-017058 10-in. 11/16/1937 Let's give love another chance Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Lee Sullivan Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-017059 10-in. 11/16/1937 This never happened before Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Lee Sullivan Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor CS-017495 12-in. 12/10/1937 Tales from the Vienna Woods Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band arranger, director  
Victor BS-017496 10-in. 12/10/1937 Tales from the Vienna Woods Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band arranger, director  
Victor BS-017497 10-in. 12/10/1937 La comparsa Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, arranger  
Victor BS-017498 10-in. 12/10/1937 Il tango delle rose Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band arranger, director  
Victor BS-017499 10-in. 12/10/1937 Para vigo me voy Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Victor BS-017700 10-in. 12/10/1937 La petite amie Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Eve Symington Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band director  
Victor BS-017701 10-in. 12/10/1937 Blackman's lullaby Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Eve Symington Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band director  
Victor BS-017702 10-in. 12/10/1937 St. Louis blues Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Victor BS-017703 10-in. 12/10/1937 Blue Danube waltz Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band arranger, director  
Victor BS-019804 10-in. 2/11/1938 Shadows on the moon Felix Knight ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-019805 10-in. 2/11/1938 The moon of Manakoora Felix Knight ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-019806 10-in. 2/11/1938 Love walked in Felix Knight ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
(Results 176-200 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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