member of Leo Reisman's orchestra; it was Reisman who gave Duchin his big break. The band leader and TV personality, Mitch Miller, also was a member of Reisman's orchestra. Reisman's work on radio included having the Nine o'Clock Revue, a 30-minute weekly program on the Mutual Broadcasting System in 1937. Reisman died in New York City on December 18, 1961, at the age of 64. Charting singles "Afterglow" (1936) (US #14) "It's De-Lovely" (1936) (US #7) "On The Beach At Bali-Bali" (1936) (US #6) "Yours Truly is Truly Yours" (1936) (US #14) "In The Still Of The Night" (1937) (US #9) "Spring Is Here" (1938) (US #14) "Down Argentina Way" (1940) (US #7) References External links Leo Reisman at Fadograph's Weblog: contemporary comments, personal photos, links to music, notes for a Bio Leo Reisman recordings at the Discography of American Historical Recordings. 1897 births 1961 deaths American bandleaders Big band bandleaders American male violinists Jewish violinists 20th-century American conductors (music) 20th-century American violinists United States Army Band musicians 20th-century American male musicians