Leo Reisman
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Biography
Leo F. Reisman (October 11, 1897 â 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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Albums
Top Tracks
- Track Popularity
- Mimi
- Poor Butterfly
- Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone)
- Limehouse Blues
- Your Dream by Leo Reisman & His Orchestra
- Stormy Weather (Cotton Club Parade, 1933 Revue) by Leo Reisman
- What Is This Thing Called Love
- Night and Day (The Gay Divorce, 1932 Show) by Leo Reisman
- Love Walked In
- Liza by Leo Reisman
- Stormy Weather by Leo Reisman
- Bright Eyes by Leo Reisman
- April in Paris
- My Lost Love (Nostalgias)
