Edgar Sampson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edgar Sampson

Swing composer and saxophonist

Date of Birth: 31-Aug-1907

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 16-Jan-1973

Profession: composer, music arranger, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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 started playing violin at age six and picked up the saxophone in high school.
He worked as an arranger and composer for many jazz bands in the 1930s and '40s, his most notable composition being "Stompin' at the Savoy".