Louis Alter
Louis Alter (June 18, 1902 – November 5, 1980) was an American pianist, songwriter and composer. At 13, he began playing piano in theaters showing silent films. He studied at the New England Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Stuart Mason. |
Birth and Death Data: Born 1902 (Haverhill), Died 1980 (St. Clare's Hospital)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist
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Recordings (Results 126-137 of 137 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | LTR217 | 10-in. | 9/23/1929 | I’ve waited a lifetime for you | Joan Crawford | Female vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | LTR249 | 10-in. | 11/15/1929 | Hot chocolate | Bessie Love | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | LAE499 | 10-in. | 5/10/1929 | Gotta feelin’ for you | Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal trio; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | LAE628 | 10-in. | 9/24/1929 | Love ain’t nothin’ but the blues | Charles King | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Brunswick | TC3120 | 10-in. | 3/14/1929 | My kinda love | Ilomay Bailey | Female vocal solo | composer | |
| Edison | 11184 | 10-in. | 9/9/1926 | Hugs and kisses | Jack Albin Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 18283 | 10-in. | 3/6/1928 | Dolly Dimples | Murray Kellner Dinner Music Ensemble | Instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Edison | 18550 | 10-in. | 5/29/1928 | High hat | Duke Yellman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 18670 | 10-in. | 8/22/1928 | Blue shadows | Duke Yellman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | N-123 | 10-in. | 3/6/1928 | Dolly Dimples | Murray Kellner Dinner Music Ensemble | Instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Edison | N-378 | 10-in. | 8/22/1928 | Blue shadows | Duke Yellman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | N-1162 | 10-in. | 9/26/1929 | Love ain't nothin' but the blues | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] | Jazz/dance band | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Alter, Louis," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108761.
Alter, Louis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108761.
"Alter, Louis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Alter, Louis, 1902-1980 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89005081
Wikidata: Louis Alter - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2773125
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/73408257
MusicBrainz: Louis Alter - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/493ed796-94db-403f-a7f1-86ffc831c030
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