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 101-125 of 363 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
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)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Reisman, Leo," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.

Reisman, Leo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.

"Reisman, Leo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.