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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". == Life and career == Born in... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Edgar Sampson first charted in 1934 with Stompin' at the Savoy.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.