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 201-225 of 246 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W403885 | 10-in. | 3/28/1930 | I never dreamt | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403886 | 10-in. | 3/28/1930 | Exactly like you | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404235 | 10-in. | 6/24/1930 | Swingin' in a hammock | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404236 | 10-in. | 6/26/1930 | Old New England moon | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404270 | 10-in. | 7/23/1930 | Good evenin' | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404271 | 10-in. | 7/23/1930 | I wonder how it feels (To be head over heels in love) | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404272 | 10-in. | 7/23/1930 | Little white lies | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404273 | 10-in. | 7/23/1930 | Confessin' that I love you | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404443 | 10-in. | 9/16/1930 | Sleepy-time gal | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404452 | 10-in. | 9/16/1930 | What's the use? | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404453 | 10-in. | 9/16/1930 | If I could be with you (One hour tonight) | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404516 | 10-in. | 10/30/1930 | Body and soul | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404517 | 10-in. | 10/30/1930 | Somebody loves me | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404518 | 10-in. | 10/30/1930 | Sweet Jennie Lee! | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404525 | 10-in. | 11/3/1930 | Sunday | Seger Ellis | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| OKeh | W404526 | 10-in. | 11/3/1930 | My buddy | Seger Ellis | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| OKeh | W404562 | 10-in. | 11/26/1930 | Three little words | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404563 | 10-in. | 11/26/1930 | You're driving me crazy! (What did I do?) | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404581 | 10-in. | 12/20/1930 | Cheerful little earful | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404582 | 10-in. | 12/20/1930 | Tears | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404583 | 10-in. | 12/20/1930 | You're the one I care for | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404584 | 10-in. | 12/20/1930 | I miss a little miss | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35761 | 10-in. | 12/18/1930 | (You’re always sure of) My love for you | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quintet | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35762 | 10-in. | 12/18/1930 | The little things in life | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quintet | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35773 | 10-in. | 12/22/1930 | It’s a lonesome old town (When you’re not around) | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quintet | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ellis, Seger," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108317.
Ellis, Seger. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108317.
"Ellis, Seger." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Seger Ellis
Discogs: Seger Ellis
Allmusic: Seger Ellis
IMDb: Seger Ellis
Linked Open Data Sources
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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