#EdgarSampson – Swing & Beyond

Mike Zirpolo February 16, 2025 6 COMMENTS

“Stomping at the Savoy” (1934) Chick Webb/Edgar Sampson and Benny Goodman/Edgar Sampson (1936)

“Stomping at the Savoy” Composed and arranged by Edgar Sampson. Recorded by Chick Webb and His Orchestra for Columbia on May 18, 1934 in New York. Chick Webb, drums, directing: Mario Bauza, first trumpet; Reunald [..]

Sleepers Spotlight on Sidemen Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo September 18, 2024 0 COMMENTS

“Cool and Groovy” (1956) Edgar Sampson with Boomie Richman, Tyree Glenn and Jimmy Nottingham.

“Cool and Groovy” Composed and arranged by Edgar Sampson. Recorded by Edgar Sampson and His Orchestra for Decca on April 4, 1956 in New York. Edgar Sampson directing: Charlie Shavers, first trumpet; Melvin “Red” Solomon [..]

Swing 101 Swing and Swing Redux Swingscapes Too Good Not to Share

Mike Zirpolo January 9, 2024 2 COMMENTS

“Blue Lou” (1936) Fletcher Henderson with Roy Eldridge and Chu Berry/(1939) Metronome All-Stars with Bunny Berigan, Eddie Miller, Jack Teagarden, Sonny Dunham and Benny Goodman

“Blue Lou” Composed by Edgar Sampson; arranged by Horace Henderson. Recorded by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra for Vocalion on March 27, 1936 in Chicago. Fletcher Henderson, directing: Joe Thomas, first trumpet; Dick Vance and [..]