Stompin' at the Savoy

Chick Webb & His Orchestra · 1934 (year to be confirmed)

Context

Written and arranged by saxophonist Edgar Sampson, who had composed it in 1933 and brought it to Chick Webb's orchestra; it takes its name from New York's Savoy Ballroom. Webb recorded it on May 18, 1934, for Columbia and reached number 10 in sales. Andy Razaf added lyrics for Benny Goodman's version.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Swing, big bands. Among the origins and influences of Swing, big bands: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano), Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Kansas City, Boogie-woogie, Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras.

By the same artist

• Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away) (1938)

Sources

• EN: Stompin' at the Savoy
• jazzstandards.com

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