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.
He was born in Houston, Texas, United States.
Ellis began his career as pianist playing live for a local Houston radio station
(later known as KPRC) in the early 1920s.
In 1925, was invited to Victor's regular recording studio in Camden, New Jersey,
to cut a number of piano solos, all or most of them compositions of his own.
During this period Ellis, began adding singing to his piano playing.
His pleasant voice went well with the audiences.
In 1927, he was invited to New York City to make vocal test recordings.
This was followed by a string of successful records for Okeh Records,
where Ellis was usually backed by small studio groups.
He was allowed to pick the group himself and Ellis used the opportunity
to select many of the best jazz musicians of the time, including Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey,
Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang and Andy Sannella.
Ellis was popular enough during the time he was on OKeh for them
to create a special silver colored custom label for his records.
Seger Ellis gradually retired and took up residence in Houston, where he died in a
retirement home, on September 29, 1995.
This C D presents recordings made at the
peak of his recording career.
Arrangements are very lively
with jazz piano and vocals by Seger Ellis.
All tracks have been digitally restored by
Vintage-Recordings.com.
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Seger Ellis (1920’s Crooner and Radio Star)
with Piano and Orchestra
[Recorded 1927] Encore 2
01 After We Kiss 1927
02 Among My Souvenirs 1927 Piano Solo
03 Among My Souvenirs 1927
04 Are You Thinking Of Me Tonight 1927
05 Beautiful 1927
06 Blue River 1927
07 Broken Hearted 1927
08 Did You Mean It 1927
09 Wherever You Go 1927
10 Girl Of My Dreams 1927
11 I'll Think Of You 1927
12 I'm Walking On Air 1927
13 It Was Only A Sunshower 1927
14 Kiss And Makeup 1927
15 Lonely Melody 1927
16 My Blue Heaven 1927
17 Poppinem Out 1927 Piano Solo
18 Sunday 1927
14 Kiss And Make Up 1927