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 1-25 of 363 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-50929	10-in.	3/12/1929	Mean to me	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Ran Weeks	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-50930	10-in.	3/12/1929	Josephita	Lewis James ; Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-50931	10-in.	3/12/1929	That's what I call heaven	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Ran Weeks	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-50947	10-in.	3/18/1929	I kiss your hand, madame	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Ran Weeks	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-50948	10-in.	3/18/1929	Os beso la mano, madame	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-50949	10-in.	3/18/1929	With a song in my heart	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Ran Weeks	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-50950	10-in.	3/18/1929	Yours sincerely	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-51647	10-in.	4/22/1929	Love me or leave me	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-51648	10-in.	4/22/1929	Sweet Chewaukla, the land of sleepy water	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-51649	10-in.	4/22/1929	When it comes to the end of day	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-53497	10-in.	7/9/1929	Moanin' low	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-53498	10-in.	7/9/1929	Ain't misbehavin'	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-53499	10-in.	7/9/1929	Liza	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-55638	10-in.	7/31/1929	Can't we be friends?	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-55639	10-in.	7/31/1929	Do what you do!	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-55640	10-in.	7/31/1929	Evangeline	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-55647	10-in.	8/22/1929	Ich liebe dich	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-55648	10-in.	8/22/1929	At close of day	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-55649	10-in.	8/22/1929	'S been a long time between time	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-55674	10-in.	9/6/1929	Gay love	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-55675	10-in.	9/6/1929	Look what you've done to me	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-55676	10-in.	9/6/1929	Doing the boom boom	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-56704	10-in.	9/20/1929	Why was I born?	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-56705	10-in.	9/20/1929	Here am I	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-56706	10-in.	9/20/1929	Dance away the night	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Reisman, Leo," accessed November 5, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.

Reisman, Leo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.

"Reisman, Leo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 November 2024.