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 51-75 of 363 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-62272 | 10-in. | 6/11/1930 | Swingin' in a hammock | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-62273 | 10-in. | 6/11/1930 | Cheer up | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-62274 | 10-in. | 6/11/1930 | Say 'oui,' chérie | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-62277 | 10-in. | 6/17/1930 | Bye bye blues | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-62278 | 10-in. | 6/17/1930 | Around the corner | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-62370 | 10-in. | 7/26/1930 | Body and soul | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo (takes 15-17); with male vocal solo (takes 1-14) | director | |
| Victor | BVE-62371 | 10-in. | 7/26/1930 | I bring a love song | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-62372 | 10-in. | 7/26/1930 | Song of the Congo | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-62373 | 10-in. | 7/26/1930 | You will remember Vienna | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-63616 | 10-in. | 9/3/1930 | Something to remember you by | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-63617 | 10-in. | 9/3/1930 | Maybe it's love | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-63618 | 10-in. | 9/3/1930 | Sing something simple | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-63619 | 10-in. | 9/3/1930 | Lucky seven | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-63649 | 10-in. | 9/13/1930 | Just a little dance mam'selle | Don Howard ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-63650 | 10-in. | 9/13/1930 | Live and love today | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-63665 | 10-in. | 9/19/1930 | Still I love her | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-64315 | 10-in. | 10/10/1930 | Trees | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-64316 | 10-in. | 10/10/1930 | Bolero | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BVE-67467 | 10-in. | 2/25/1931 | Heavenly night | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-67468 | 10-in. | 2/25/1931 | Jalousie | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BVE-67469 | 10-in. | 2/25/1931 | It looks like love | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-67756 | 10-in. | 1/5/1931 | He's not worth your tears | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-67757 | 10-in. | 1/5/1931 | Just a gigolo | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-67758 | 10-in. | 1/5/1931 | Hurt | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-67759 | 10-in. | 1/5/1931 | I'm alone because I love you | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Reisman, Leo," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.
Reisman, Leo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105527.
"Reisman, Leo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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