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 326-350 of 388 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	D9VB-2408	10-in.	10/12/1949	The music goes 'round and around	Main Street String Band	Instrumental ensemble, with vocal duet	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2409	10-in.	10/12/1949	Wedding bells will soon be ringin'	Main Street String Band	Instrumental ensemble, with vocal duet	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2410	10-in.	10/12/1949	Looking at the world through rose-colored glasses	Main Street String Band	Instrumental ensemble, with vocal duet	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2461	10-in.	11/4/1949	Scarlet ribbons (for her hair)	Juanita Hall ; Benny Morton	Female vocal solo, with vocal trio and jazz/dance band	leader
Victor	D9VB-2462	10-in.	11/4/1949	Blow them blues away (Mr. Trumpet Man)	Juanita Hall ; Benny Morton	Female vocal solo, with vocal trio and jazz/dance band	leader
Victor	D9VB-2559	10-in.	11/18/1949	I said my pajamas (and put on my pray'rs)	Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	conductor
Victor	D9VB-2560	10-in.	11/18/1949	Have I told you lately that I love you?	Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	conductor
Victor	D9VB-2561	10-in.	11/18/1949	A written guarantee	Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	conductor
Victor	D9VB-2562	10-in.	11/18/1949	Peace of mind	Tony Martin	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	leader, conductor
Victor	D9VB-2766	10-in.	12/14/1949	People will say we're in love	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2767	10-in.	12/14/1949	It might as well be spring	Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2768	10-in.	12/14/1949	The surrey with the fringe on the top	Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2769	10-in.	12/14/1949	If I loved you	Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2819	10-in.	12/22/1949	So do I	Mindy Carson ; Henri René	Female vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble	conductor
Victor	D9VB-2820	10-in.	12/22/1949	My foolish heart	Mindy Carson ; Henri René	Female vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble	conductor
Victor	D9VB-2821	10-in.	12/22/1949	Be mine	Mindy Carson ; Henri René	Female vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble	conductor
Victor	D9VB-2828	10-in.	12/29/1949	Untitled	Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2829	10-in.	12/29/1949	Some enchanted evening	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2857	10-in.	12/29/1949	Oh, what a beautiful mornin'	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9VB-2858	10-in.	12/29/1949	What's the use of wond'rin'	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2859	10-in.	12/29/1949	Leave it to love	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Victor	D9AB-2860	10-in.	12/29/1949	Farewell, Amanda	Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	session supervisor
Gramophone	0RA2442	10-in.	11/10/1937	Träumen von der Südsee	Barnabáš von Géczy Orchester	Jazz/dance band	composer
Decca	111212		10/6/1961	A song of Old Hawaii	Charles K. L. Davis		conductor
Decca	111213		10/6/1961	Ulilie E	Charles K. L. Davis		conductor

(Results 326-350 of 388 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "René, Henri," accessed October 1, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116420.

René, Henri. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 1, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116420.

"René, Henri." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 October 2024.