Louis Alter
Biography
Louis Alter (June 18, 1902 – November 3, 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.
Bio from Wikipedia
Discography
Records they worked on — most-collected first.
Ramblin' Rose
1962
The Godfather (Original Soundtrack Recording)
1972
Rachael & Vilray
2019
The Complete Decca Recordings
1991
Nat King Cole At The Sands
1966
Nat King Cole Golden Treasury "Unforgettable"
1966
The First Verve Sessions
1976
Hello Young Lovers
1962
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
1961
Solitude
1956
You Are My Sunshine And Other Great Hits
20
1988
Wives And Lovers
1963
Count Basie / Sarah Vaughan
1961
Cool Water
1960
Stan Getz Plays
1955
Sings The Blues
1954
Our New Orleans 2005, A Benefit Album
2005
20 Golden Greats
1984
16 Classic Tracks
1982
Don't Explain
1982
Chicago Concert - 1956
1980
Lady Sings The Blues - Original Sessions 1937-1947
1974
His Immortal Concert Series
1971
Credited work
2,611 releases · 615 albums · active 1950–2026
- Performance · 2,667
- Other credits · 89
Studios: Capitol Studios · CBS Studios, New York · Town Hall, New York · RCA Studios, New York
Frequent collaborators
- Various
- Louis Armstrong
- Billie Holiday
- Frank Sinatra
- Benny Goodman
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Benny Goodman And His Orchestra
- Sarah Vaughan