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. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sampson, Edgar," accessed April 16, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107270.
Sampson, Edgar. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 16, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107270.
"Sampson, Edgar." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 16 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Sampson, Edgar, 1907-1973 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n95057734
Wikidata: Edgar Sampson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q347078
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/27253069
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