Edgar Sampson

Edgar Melvin Sampson (October 31, 1907 – January 16, 1973), nicknamed "The Lamb", was an American jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, and violinist. Born in New York City, he began playing violin aged six and picked up the saxophone in high school. He worked as an arranger and composer for many jazz bands in the 1930s and 1940s. He composed two well-known jazz standards: "Stompin' at the Savoy", and "Don't Be That Way".

Birth and Death Data: Born August 31, 1907 (New York City), Died January 16, 1973 (Englewood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, arranger, composer, leader, violin, clarinet, songwriter, saxophone

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Recordings (Results 76-93 of 93 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	85165	9/3/1953	The moon was yellow	Eddie Heywood Orchestra	leader
Decca	85166	9/3/1953	You too, you too?	Eddie Heywood Orchestra	leader
Decca	85167	9/3/1953	The Continental	Eddie Heywood Orchestra	leader
Decca	89022	August 1955	Don't be that way-4	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	arranger
Decca	89026	August 1955	Stompin' at the Savoy-4	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	arranger
Decca	89585R	4/4/1956	The sweetness of you	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89688	4/2/1956	Stompin' at the savoy	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89689	4/2/1956	I'll be back for more	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89690	4/2/1956	Blue Lou	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89691	4/2/1956	[Unknown title(s)]	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89692	4/3/1956	Lullaby in rhythm	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89693	4/3/1956	Don't be that way	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89694	4/3/1956	Hoopdee whodee	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89695	4/3/1956	If dreams come true	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89696	4/4/1956	Light and sweet	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89697	4/4/1956	The blues made me feel this way	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89698	4/4/1956	Cool and groovy	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader
Decca	89699	4/4/1956	Happy and satisfied	Edgar Sampson Orchestra	arranger, leader

(Results 76-93 of 93 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sampson, Edgar," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107270.

Sampson, Edgar. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107270.

"Sampson, Edgar." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.