Edgar Sampson, nicknamed "The Lamb," was a skilled saxophonist, violinist, and composer-arranger best remembered for his work with Chick Webb's orchestra from 1933 to 1936. Born in New York City in 1907, his most famous composition, "Stompin' at the Savoy," co-written with Webb in 1936, became one of the swing era's most beloved anthems. Sampson also created "Don't Be That Way" and "Blue Lou," both popularized by Benny Goodman and other leading bandleaders. As a freelance arranger, he worked extensively with Artie Shaw, Red Norvo, and Teddy Wilson, shaping the big band sound. He died in 1973.
