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 (Results 276-300 of 363 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 140101 10-in. 10/12/1924 All alone Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia 140102 10-in. 10/12/1924 Put away a little ray of golden sunshine for a rainy day Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia 140103 10-in. 10/12/1924 Because they all love you Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia 140329 10-in. 2/8/1925 Rose of the moonlight Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia 140330 10-in. 2/8/1925 Lady of the Nile Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia 140331 10-in. 2/8/1925 Peter Pan (I love you) Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia 140332 10-in. 2/8/1925 That's my girl Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia 140333 10-in. 2/8/1925 When you and I were seventeen Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W140551 10-in. 4/26/1925 Twilight the stars and you Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W140552 10-in. 4/26/1925 Seminola Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W140553 10-in. 4/26/1925 On the Oregon Trail Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W140554 10-in. 4/26/1925 Oriental moon Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W140555 10-in. 4/26/1925 In the purple twilight Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W140908 10-in. 9/6/1925 At dawning Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W140909 10-in. 9/6/1925 Dreaming of to-morrow Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W140910 10-in. 9/6/1925 Brown eyes—why are you blue? Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W140911 10-in. 9/6/1925 Kosher Kitty Kelly Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W140912 10-in. 9/6/1925 Close your eyes Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W141321 10-in. 11/29/1925 Kentucky's way of sayin' good mornin' Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W141322 10-in. 11/29/1925 Song of the vagabonds Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W141323 10-in. 11/29/1925 Venetian Isles Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W141324 10-in. 11/29/1925 A cup of coffee, a sandwich and you Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W141325 10-in. 11/29/1925 Here in my arms Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W141582 10-in. 1/31/1926 The roses brought me you Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W141583 10-in. 1/31/1926 I never knew how wonderful you were Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
(Results 276-300 of 363 records)

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.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527

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LCNAR: Reisman, Leo, 1897-1961 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87120020

Wikidata: Leo Reisman - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q137506

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/113145857809523020046

MusicBrainz: Leo Reisman - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/1c75e101-ea15-4c75-9e4c-3e9d7aae9a84

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/205257

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