Leo Reisman

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Leo Reisman was an American dance bandleader and violinist popular in the 1920s and 1930s, known for his sophisticated society orchestra and numerous hit recordings of popular songs.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bandleader
human
recording artist
violinist
activeYearsEnd 1940s
activeYearsStart 1920s
associatedAct Cole Porter
Frank Luther
Fred Astaire
George Gershwin
Harold Arlen
Lee Wiley
Mildred Bailey
Perry Como
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
era 1920s
1930s
familyName Reisman
fieldOfWork entertainment industry
radio broadcasting
recorded music
genre dance band
jazz
popular music
givenName Leo
instrument violin
languageOfPerformance English
led Leo Reisman and His Orchestra
name Leo Reisman self-link
notableFor hit recordings of popular songs in the 1920s and 1930s
leading a sophisticated society orchestra
popularizing Broadway and Hollywood songs
smooth, polished arrangements
notableRecording Begin the Beguine
Night and Day
Stormy Weather
The Continental
What Is This Thing Called Love?
notableWork recordings of Cole Porter songs
recordings of George Gershwin songs
occupation dance bandleader
violinist
recordLabel Brunswick Records
Columbia Records
Victor Records
style elegant dance music
society orchestra
workLocation New York City

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Leo Reisman name Leo Reisman self-link