- Born
- 31 August 1907
New York City - Died
- 16 January 1973
Englewood - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1924–
Biography
Edgar Sampson was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Edgar Sampson was born on 31 August 1907 in New York City and died on 16 January 1973 in Englewood. The music is usually filed under jazz.
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 several well-known jazz standards, including "Stompin' at the Savoy", and "Don't Be That Way".
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Standards written by Edgar Sampson
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Don't Be That Way | D♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Edgar Sampson play?
Edgar Sampson is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Edgar Sampson born?
Edgar Sampson was born 31 August 1907 in New York City.
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