ABSTRACT
Russian/American tenor and vaudeville artist, born Isidore Kaufman. His family emigrated to the U.S. when he was a child, and he began his career singing in the streets of Syracuse, New York, and passing the hat. Then he and his brothers Phil and Jack formed a vaudeville trio. In 1914 he began to record, for Edison Blue Amberol cylinders, with “I Love the Ladies,” and went on to a 17-year recording career with all the major labels. In addition to solo work, he was a member of the Avon Comedy Four, popular on stage and on records. The Victor 1917 catalog had 19 titles by him. During the period 1925-1930 Kaufman may have
made more records than any other American singer, many under pseudonyms or anonymously. Among his best efforts were dance band vocals.
