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 351-363 of 363 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia W146832 10-in. 8/10/1928 Tests for Leo Reisman Leo Reisman Male vocal solo vocalist  
Columbia W146900 10-in. 8/27/1928 Hyo mio Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W146901 10-in. 8/27/1928 Querida Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Columbia W146902 10-in. 8/27/1928 Revenge Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Columbia W146903 10-in. 8/27/1928 Vaniteaser Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal leader  
Columbia W147705 10-in. 12/17/1928 A love tale of Alsace Lorraine Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Columbia W147706 10-in. 12/17/1928 The sun is at my window (Throwing kisses at me) Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Columbia W147707 10-in. 12/17/1928 Along came sweetness Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Columbia W148053 10-in. 3/11/1929 On the Alamo Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Leo Reisman Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Columbia W148054 10-in. 3/11/1929 The wedding of the painted doll Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Leo Reisman Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Columbia W148055 10-in. 3/11/1929 My castle in Spain is a shack in the lane Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Leo Reisman Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Columbia W148056 10-in. 3/11/1929 Kiddies kabaret Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Edison 9614 10-in. 7/14/1924 Why did you do it? Georgia Melodians Jazz/dance band songwriter  
(Results 351-363 of 363 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Reisman, Leo," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.

Reisman, Leo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.

"Reisman, Leo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

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

External Sources

Wikipedia: Leo Reisman

Discogs: Leo Reisman

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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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