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Tune in weekday mornings for Stories of Standards to hear our favorite versions of “Stompin’ At the Savoy.” Rodney Franks presents Stories of Standards Monday through Friday at 7:50 and 8:50 am beginning Monday, May 10!
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Edgar Sampson wrote, “Stompin’ At the Savoy” in 1933 while alto saxophonist with Rex Stewart’s Orchestra at the Empire Ballroom. Named for the Savoy Ballroom in New York City, it was used as the band’s theme song until the band broke up. Sampson took it with him when he went on to join Chick Webb’s band. Lyrics by Andy Razaf were added later. The song was recorded by both Chick Webb’s band (first recording made in 1934) and Benny Goodman’s. It is credited to Benny Goodman, Chick Webb, Edgar Sampson, and Andy Razaf.