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".
Edgar Sampson | |
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| Birth name | Edgar Melvin Sampson |
| Born | October 31, 1907 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | January 16, 1973 (aged 65) Englewood, New Jersey, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, arranger, instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, violin |
| Years active | 1924–1960s |
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