Henri René

Henri René (born Harold Manfred Kirchstein; December 29, 1906 – April 25, 1993), was an American musician who had an international career in the recording industry as a producer, composer, conductor and arranger.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 29, 1906 (New York City), Died April 25, 1993 (Houston)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1963

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, conductor, session supervisor, accordion, arranger, songwriter, composer, A & R representative, director, piano, violin

Notes: Many compositions credited under birth name Harold M. Kirchstein, but he is better known as Henri René, an instrumentalist, conductor, composer, arranger, and record producer. Listed as Harlan Ramsay on RCA Camden issues. He used many pseudonyms, among them Harold Grant and "André," as in André Musette Orchestra, Birth name: Harold Manfred Kirchstein.

See Also: Kirchstein, Harold M.; René, Henr

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 301-325 of 388 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	D9FB-1806	10-in.	7/7/1949	Hija de mi amor	Pedro Vargas	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	session supervisor, director
Victor	D9FB-1807	10-in.	7/7/1949	Berceuse de Navidad	Pedro Vargas	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	session supervisor, director
Victor	D9FB-1808	10-in.	7/7/1949	Navidad triste	Pedro Vargas	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	session supervisor, director
Victor	D9FB-1809	10-in.	7/7/1949	Madrecita	Pedro Vargas	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	session supervisor, director
Victor	D9AB-1832	10-in.	7/14/1949	You can have him	Eve Young	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	leader, session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-1833	10-in.	7/14/1949	Now! Now! Now! (Is the time)	The Tattlers	Vocal ensemble, with instrumental ensemble	leader, session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-1834	10-in.	7/14/1949	Who do you know in heaven (that made you the angel you are)	Jack Searle	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	leader, session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2175	10-in.	8/16/1949	Hop-scotch polka (Scotch hot)	Ella Logan	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	conductor
Victor	D9VB-2176	10-in.	8/16/1949	The Story of Annie Laurie	Ella Logan	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	conductor
Victor	D9AB-2177	10-in.	8/18/1949	You're breaking my heart	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2178	10-in.	8/18/1949	You're so understanding	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2179	10-in.	8/18/1949	It all depends on you	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2180	10-in.	8/18/1949	The wedding of Lili Marlene	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2249	10-in.	9/15/1949	Speak a word of love (I wish, I wish)	Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	conductor
Victor	D9VB-2250	10-in.	9/15/1949	Remember	Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	conductor
Victor	D9VB-2252	10-in.	9/15/1949	The game of broken hearts	Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	conductor
Victor	D9AB-2277	10-in.	10/4/1949	My hero	Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2278	10-in.	10/4/1949	Tell me why	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2279	10-in.	10/5/1949	Don't cry, Joe (Let her go, let her go, let her go)	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2280	10-in.	10/4/1949	Swing to 45	Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2281	10-in.	10/5/1949	Whispering hope	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2282	10-in.	10/5/1949	Penthouse serenade	Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2283	10-in.	10/5/1949	White Christmas	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2284	10-in.	10/5/1949	('Round her neck) She wore a yellow ribbon	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2407	10-in.	10/12/1949	Charley, my boy	Main Street String Band	Instrumental ensemble, with vocal duet	session supervisor

(Results 301-325 of 388 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "René, Henri," accessed November 18, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116420.

René, Henri. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116420.

"René, Henri." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 November 2024.