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.
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 101-125 of 246 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W400189 | 10-in. | 4/3/1928 | Lila | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400605 | 10-in. | 4/11/1928 | If I can't have you (I want to be lonesome, I want to be blue) | Seger Ellis ; Okeh Novelty Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance ensemble | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400606 | 10-in. | 4/11/1928 | Coquette | Seger Ellis ; Okeh Novelty Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance ensemble | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400607 | 10-in. | 4/11/1928 | I must be dreaming | Seger Ellis ; Okeh Novelty Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance ensemble | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400633 | 10-in. | 4/24/1928 | Indian cradle song | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra ; Seger Ellis | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400634 | 10-in. | 4/24/1928 | My melancholy baby | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra ; Seger Ellis | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400670 | 10-in. | 5/15/1928 | Sweet Sue—just you | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400671 | 10-in. | 5/15/1928 | Chloe | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400672 | 10-in. | 5/15/1928 | Beloved | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400769 | 10-in. | 6/8/1928 | I can't give you anything but love | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400770 | 10-in. | 6/8/1928 | Don't keep me in the dark, bright eyes | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400830 | 10-in. | 6/26/1928 | I wonder | The Royal Music Makers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400831 | 10-in. | 6/26/1928 | Beloved | Seger Ellis ; Joe Green ; Royal Music Makers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401051 | 10-in. | 8/2/1928 | Drizzle, drizzle, the party's a fizzle (Oh! What a night to love) | Dick Robertson ; Ed Smalle | Male vocal duet, with piano | composer | |
| OKeh | W401067 | 10-in. | 8/17/1928 | Out of the dawn | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance quintet | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401068 | 10-in. | 8/17/1928 | Come back, Chiquita | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance quintet | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401094 | 10-in. | 8/31/1928 | A blind mother's prayer | Bud Blue | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401095 | 10-in. | 8/31/1928 | Wreck of the Chicago-New Orleans Special No. 3 | Bud Blue | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401126 | 10-in. | 9/17/1928 | Angela mia | Emil Velazco | Pipe organ, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401127 | 10-in. | 9/17/1928 | Jeannine, I dream of lilac time | Richard Jordon | Pipe organ solo, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401128 | 10-in. | 9/19/1928 | Revenge | Seger Ellis ; Justin Ring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401129 | 10-in. | 9/19/1928 | Dolores | Seger Ellis ; Justin Ring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401130 | 10-in. | 9/19/1928 | Twelve o'clock waltz | Seger Ellis ; Justin Ring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401143 | 10-in. | 9/18/1928 | Sentimental baby | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with violin and piano | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401144 | 10-in. | 9/25/1928 | Beggars of life | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist |
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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Wikipedia: Seger Ellis
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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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