Seger Ellis
Seger Pillot Ellis (July 4, 1904 – September 29, 1995) was an American jazz pianist and vocalist. He also made a few brief film appearances, most notably in collaboration with director Ida Lupino. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 4, 1904 (Houston), Died September 29, 1995 (Houston)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1948
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, piano, composer, arranger, speaker, leader, songwriter
Notes: The pseudonym, Arthur Terry, was used by both Seger Ellis and Smith Ballew.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 226-246 of 246 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E35774 | 10-in. | 12/22/1930 | To whom it may concern | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quintet | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36034 | 10-in. | 2/6/1931 | Tie a little string around your finger (So you’ll remember me) | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36035 | 10-in. | 2/6/1931 | Loveless love | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36085 | 10-in. | 2/17/1931 | Loveless love | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36190 | 10-in. | 2/26/1931 | Heartaches | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36191 | 10-in. | 2/26/1931 | Teardrops and kisses | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36192 | 10-in. | 2/26/1931 | I’ve found what I wanted in you | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36220 | 10-in. | 3/4/1931 | One little raindrop | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36872 | 10-in. | 6/19/1931 | Nevertheless (I’m in love with you) | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36873 | 10-in. | 6/19/1931 | As long as you’re there | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E4064-E4065 | 10-in. | 11/11/1926 | I want to be known as Susie's "feller" | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with piano | instrumentalist, piano, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E4066-E4067 | 10-in. | 11/11/1926 | Sweet thing | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with piano | instrumentalist, piano, vocalist | |
| Decca | DLA 333 | 10-in. | 4/3/1936 | I want to be discovered | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 334 | 10-in. | 4/3/1936 | It's no fun | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 342 | 10-in. | 4/4/1936 | Moonrise on the lowlands | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 749 | 10-in. | 3/11/1937 | Three little words | Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra | vocalist, arranger | ||
| Decca | DLA 750 | 10-in. | 3/11/1937 | Bees knees | Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra | arranger | ||
| Decca | DLA 751 | 10-in. | 3/11/1937 | A pretty girl is like a melody | Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra | arranger | ||
| Decca | DLA 752 | 10-in. | 3/11/1937 | I know that you know | Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra | arranger | ||
| Decca | DLA 753 | 10-in. | 3/11/1937 | Sometimes I'm happy | Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra | vocalist, arranger | ||
| Decca | DLA 754 | 10-in. | 3/11/1937 | Shivery stomp | Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra | arranger |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ellis, Seger," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108317.
Ellis, Seger. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108317.
"Ellis, Seger." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Ellis, Seger - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no00002701
Wikidata: Seger Ellis - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2511363
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/256030264
MusicBrainz: Seger Ellis - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/5a7b5251-c300-4bb6-abcf-9311080e435e
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