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Edgar Sampson
American jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, and violinist (1907-1973) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 65
Edgar Melvin Sampson, 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.
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He composed several well-known jazz standards, including "Stompin' at the Savoy", and "Don't Be That Way".
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1973 · aged 65
