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 126-150 of 363 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BSHQ-73011	10-in.	6/15/1932	(Got the) South in my soul	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Lee Wiley	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73359	10-in.	9/6/1932	Alone together	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73360	10-in.	9/6/1932	A shine on your shoes	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73361	10-in.	9/6/1932	Riddle me this	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73362	10-in.	9/6/1932	How do you do it?	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73363	10-in.	9/6/1932	After to-night	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73364	10-in.	9/6/1932	As long as love lives on	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73764	10-in.	10/5/1932	A rainy day	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73765	10-in.	10/5/1932	Brother, can you spare a dime?	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73766	10-in.	10/5/1932	Louisiana hayride	Eva Jessye Choir ; Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Arthur Schwartz	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal chorus	director
Victor	BS-73770	10-in.	10/5/1932	Would'ja for a big red apple	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73771	10-in.	10/5/1932	Whistling for a kiss	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; George Wheeler	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73975	10-in.	11/22/1932	And love was born	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Howard Phillips	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73976	10-in.	11/22/1932	We belong together	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Howard Phillips	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73977	10-in.	11/22/1932	Night and day	Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-73978	10-in.	11/22/1932	I've got you on my mind	Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-75325	10-in.	2/28/1933	Melody	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-75326	10-in.	2/28/1933	The whisper waltz	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-75327	10-in.	2/28/1933	Falling star	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-75328	10-in.	2/28/1933	Give me a roll on a drum	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-75329	10-in.	2/28/1933	Stormy weather	Harold Arlen ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-75330	10-in.	2/28/1933	Maybe I love you too much	Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	CS-75778	12-in.	4/11/1933	Program of Noel Coward songs	Noel Coward ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	director
Victor	CS-75779	12-in.	4/11/1933	Program of Noel Coward songs	Noel Coward ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	director
Victor	BS-76070	10-in.	5/2/1933	Adorable	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Howard Phillips	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director

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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.