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". |
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Recordings (Results 251-275 of 363 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-058828 | 10-in. | 1/3/1941 | Lone Star Trail | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Hal Lieber | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-058829 | 10-in. | 1/3/1941 | Flamingos and moonlight | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-066875 | 10-in. | 7/21/1941 | April in Paris | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BS-066876 | 10-in. | 7/21/1941 | Love walked in | Jack Kilty ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-066877 | 10-in. | 7/21/1941 | Mimi | Jack Kilty ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-066878 | 10-in. | 7/21/1941 | Penthouse serenade (When we're alone) | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Columbia | 79634 | 10-in. | 1/9/1921 | Love bird | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79635 | 10-in. | 1/9/1921 | Bright eyes | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81141 | 10-in. | 7/22/1923 | My electric girl | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81142 | 10-in. | 7/22/1923 | Tell me a story | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81143 | 10-in. | 7/23/1923 | In a tent | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81144 | 10-in. | 7/22/1923 | Havana | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81145 | 10-in. | 7/23/1923 | Oh! You little sun-uv-er-gun | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81480 | 10-in. | 1/13/1924 | A smile will go a long, long way | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81481 | 10-in. | 1/13/1924 | Heartaches | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81482 | 10-in. | 1/13/1924 | Maybe | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81483 | 10-in. | 1/13/1924 | Sunshine of mine | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81484 | 10-in. | 1/13/1924 | The only girl | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81755 | 10-in. | 5/4/1924 | Spain | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81756 | 10-in. | 5/4/1924 | Before you go | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81757 | 10-in. | 5/4/1924 | Tell me radio | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81758 | 10-in. | 5/4/1924 | Driftwood | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 81759 | 10-in. | 5/4/1924 | Oriental love dreams | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 140099 | 10-in. | 10/12/1924 | Indian love call | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 140100 | 10-in. | 10/12/1924 | Tell me, dreamy eyes | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Reisman, Leo," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.
Reisman, Leo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.
"Reisman, Leo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.
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