Who did Stompin at the Savoy?
Edgar Sampson
“Stompin’ at the Savoy” is a 1933 jazz standard composed by Edgar Sampson.
What key is Stompin at the Savoy in?
C major
D-flat major
Stompin’ at the Savoy/Keys
What instruments in Stompin at the Savoy are playing the main melody?
Great for teaching style, this very easy arrangement features the brass on the melody and the saxes playing the trademark counterline. Also included are written or ad lib. solos for alto and trumpet….Stompin’ at the Savoy.
| Instrumentation | Number of Parts | Pages Per Part |
|---|---|---|
| TENOR SAX 1 | 1 | 2 |
| TENOR SAX 2 | 1 | 2 |
| BARITONE SAX | 1 | 2 |
| TRUMPET 1 | 1 | 2 |
When did Benny Goodman record Stompin at the Savoy?
1934
First recorded in 1934, some attribute the song’s popularity to Benny Goodman, whose 1936 cover quickly rose to the top charts. But the tune topped the charts twice before Goodman’s cover: in 1934 with Chick Webb and His Orchestra and in 1936 with Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra.
What is the movie Stompin at the Savoy about?
As the Harlem Renaissance flourishes in jazzy New York City, Pauline (Vanessa Williams), Esther (Lynn Whitfield) and Alice (Jasmine Guy) struggle to survive. By day, they toil at dreary jobs, dreaming of stardom, riches and happiness. By night, they dance their troubles away at the famous Savoy Ballroom. But when World War II appears on the horizon, the girls find their fortunes unfolding too unevenly to reconcile, and they inevitably begin to drift apart.
Stompin’ at the Savoy/Film synopsis
What style is Blue Lou?
jazz standard
“Blue Lou” is a 1933 jazz standard. It was written by Edgar Sampson and copyrighted in 1935 with the help of the publishing company of Irving Mills.
Is Stompin at the Savoy a true story?
A melodrama, based on a true story that took place in the Savoy Ballroom in its heyday. The story follows four young women whose nights at the Savoy are the high points of their lives. Norma Miller was nominated for an Emmy for her choreography in this film.
Who arranged Blue Lou?
The White materials state that the arrangement on “Blue Lou” was the one Benny Goodman used, which had been written by Horace Henderson, and modified by his brother Fletcher.
Which changes occurred in the rhythm section during the 1930s?
Which of the following changes occurred in the rhythm section during the 1930s? The string bass replaced the tuba and the guitar replaced the banjo.