STOMPIN´ AT THE SAVOY
Music: Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson, Chick Webb- Lyrics: Andy Razaf
Year: 1934
Origin of the song
In 1933, saxophonist Edgar Sampson joined Chick Webb's orchestra. He had been performing professionally for several years and competed with the big bands, such as Duke Ellington and Fletcher Henderson. Sampson was not only a performer but also a composer and arranger. Other popular songs include 'If Dreams Come True' (1934), 'Blue Lou' (1935), 'Don't Be That Way' (1938) and 'Lullaby in Rhythm' (1938).
The title 'Stompin' at the Savoy' refers to the Savoy Ballroom Club in the Harlem neighbourhood of New York, which opened its doors in 1926. Its huge dance floor, almost a thousand square metres in size, soon attracted the best dancers in the city. In 1927, the Savoy began sponsoring jazz band contests. Chick Webb's took part in the first of these sessions, called 'The Battles of Jazz'. Years later, Chick Webb's orchestra would headline the Savoy Ballroom and for his triumphs over the bands of Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson and Benny Goodman, based on audience votes, he was crowned 'The King of the Savoy'.
The Savoy Ballroom was demolished in 1958 to build a housing block. On the site, there is a commemorative plaque whose text recalls the history and meaning of the club, a model of racial and cultural integration.
Versions in the top charts
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PERFORMERS |
DATE OF THE RECORDING |
DAY OF
ENTRANCE |
PERMANENCE WEEKS |
HIGH POSITION REACHED |
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Chick Webb Orchestra |
1934.05.18 |
1934.06.30 |
7 |
10 |
Instrumental |
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Chick Webb Orchestra |
1934.05.18 |
1936.08.01 |
2 |
18 |
New entrance in the top
charts |
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Benny Goodman Orchestra |
1936.01.24 |
1936.07.11 |
7 |
11 |
Instrumental |
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Ozzie Nelson Orchestra |
1936.04.06 |
1936.05.30 |
2 |
12 |
Instrumental |
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1936.12.02 |
1937.03.06 |
5 |
4 |
Instrumental |
Jazz. Outstanding performances
Instrumental
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PERFORMERS |
DATE OF RECORDING |
MUSICIANS WHO TOOK PART IN THE RECORDING
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1934.05.18 |
Chick Webb (d, dir), Mario Bauza, Reunald Jones (tp), Taft Jordan, Sandy Williams (tb), Pete Clark, Edgar Sampson (as), Elmer Williams (tp), Joe Steele (p), John Trueheart (bjo, g), John Kirby (b) |
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1936.01.24 |
Benny Goodman (cl, dir), Nate Kazebier, Harry Geller, Ralph Muzzillo (tp), Red Ballard, Joe Harris (tb), Hymie Schertzer, Bill DePew (as), Arthur Rollini, Dick Clark (ts), Jess Stacy (p), Allan Reuss (g), Harry Goodman (b), Gene Krupa (d) |
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Benny Goodman Quartet |
1936.12.02 |
Benny Goodman (cl), Teddy Wilson (p), Lionel Hampton (vib), Gene Krupa (d) |
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1938.01.16 |
Benny Goodman (cl), Teddy Wilson (p), Lionel Hampton (vib), Gene Krupa (d) In Carnegie Hall, New York |
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1941.01.21 |
Art Tatum (p), Joe Thomas (tp), Edmond Hall (cl), John Collins (g), Billy Taylor (b), Eddie Dougherty (d) |
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1941.05.?? |
Charlie Christian (g), Joe Guy (tp), Thelonious Monk (p), Nick Fenton (b), Kenny Clarke (d) Jam Session in Minton´s Playhouse, New York |
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1944.11.01 |
Teddy Wilson (p), Charlie Shavers (tp), Remo Palmieri (g), Al Hall (b), Gordon Specs Powell (d), Red Norvo (vib) |
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1945.03.19 |
Cozy Cole (d), Don Byas (ts), Billy Taylor (p), Tiny Grimes (g), Billy Taylor Sr. (b) |
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1949.03.29 |
Erroll Garner (p), John Simmons (b), Alvin Stoller (d) |
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1952.02.26 |
Oscar Peterson (p), Barney Kessel (g), Ray Brown (b), Alvin Stoller (d) |
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1954.08.05 |
Clifford Brown (tp), Harold Land (ts), Richie Powell (p), George Morrow (b), Max Roach (d) |
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Duke Ellington Orchestra |
1958.03.04 |
Duke Ellington (p, dir), Shorty Baker, Clark Terry (tp), Ray Nance (tp, vn), Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman (tb), John Sanders (vtb), Russell Procope (cl, as), Bill Graham (as), Paul Gonsalves (ts), Jimmy Hamilton (cl, ts), Harry Carney (cl, bars), Jimmy Woode (b), Sam Woodyard (d) |
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1958.09.05 |
Ahmad Jamal (p), Israel Crosby (b), Vernell Fournier (d) |
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1961.11.13 |
Zoot Sims (ts), Stan Tracey (p), Kenny Napper (b), Jackie Dougan (d) |
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1963.12.?? |
Art Farmer (fis), Jim Hall (g), Steve Swallow (b), Walter Perkins (d) |
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Joe Pass |
1990.09.13 |
Joe Pass (g) |
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1992.??.?? |
Bill Mays (p) |
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Steve Turre Quintet |
2000.11.09 |
Steve Turre (tb), Dewey Redman (ts), Stephen Scott (p), Peter Washington (b), Lewis Nash (d) |
Vocal
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PERFORMERS |
DATE OF RECORDING |
MUSICIANS WHO TOOK PART IN THE RECORDING
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1936.06.12 |
Bob Crosby (dir), Zeke Zarchy, Yank Lawson (tp), Ward Silloway, Warren Smith (tb), Gil Rodin, Matty Matlock (cl, as), Noni Bernardi (as), Eddie Miller (cl, ts), Dean Kincaide (ts), Bob Zurke (p), Nappy Lamare (g), Bob Haggart (b), Ray Bauduc (d), Judy Garland (voc) |
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1956.08.30 |
Maxine Sullivan (voc), Charlie Shavers (tp), Jerome Richardson (sax), Buster Bailey (cl), Dick Hyman (p), Milt Hinton o Wendell Marshall (b), Osie Johnson (d) |
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1956.12.20 |
Anita O’Day (voc), Conte Candoli, Pete Candoli, Conrad Gozzo, Ray Linn (tp), Milt Bernhardt, George Roberts, Frank Rosolino, Lloyd Ulyate (tb), Herb Geller, Bud Shank (as), Georgie Auld, Bob Cooper (ts), Jimmy Giuffre (bars), Paul Smith (p), Al Hendrickson (g), Joe Mondragon (b), Alvin Stoller (d), string section, Buddy Bregman (dir) |
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1957.07.23 |
Ella Fitzgerald (voc), Louis Armstrong (voc, tp), Oscar Peterson (p), Herb Ellis (g), Ray Brown (b), Louis Bellson (d) |
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Ella Fitzgerald |
1957.09.29 |
Ella Fitzgerald (voc), Roy Eldridge (tp), J.J. Johnson (tb), Sonny Stitt (as), Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, Flip Philips, Lester Young (ts), Oscar Peterson (p), Herb Ellis (g), Ray Brown (b), Jo Jones, Connie Kay (d) In The Chicago Opera House, Chicago |
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1964.08.?? |
Sarah Vaughan (voc), Frank Foster Orchestra |
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1994.11.16 |
Karrin Allyson (voc, p), Stan Kessler, Mike Metheny (tp, fis), Kim Park (as, ts), Randy Weinstein (arm), Paul Smith, Laura Caviani (p), Danny Embrey, Rod Fleeman (g), Bob Bowman, Gerlad Spaits (b), Todd Strait (d) |
On cinemas
The song 'Stompin' At The Savoy' is included in the soundtrack of the following movies:
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ORIGINAL TITLE |
TITLE IN SPAIN |
YEAR OF PRODUCTION |
PERFORMERS OF THE SONG IN THE FILM |
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Sinner Take All |
Ha desaparecido un hombre |
1936 |
Background music |
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The Stratton Story |
La historia de Stratton |
1949 |
Background music |
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The Benny Goodman Story |
La historia de Benny Goodman |
1955 |
Benny Goodman Orchestra |
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Kiss Them For Me |
Bésalas por mí |
1957 |
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L’armée des ombres |
El ejército de las sombras |
1969 |
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Save The Tiger |
Salvad al tigre |
1973 |
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Slither |
Deslices |
1973 |
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F.I.S.T. |
F.I.S.T. Símbolo de fuerza |
1978 |
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In The Mood |
Ellas los prefieren jóvenes |
1987 |
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When Harry Met Sally |
Cuando Harry encontró a Sally |
1989 |
Harry Connick, Jr. Trio |
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The Marrying Man |
Ella siempre dice sí |
1991 |
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The Grass Harp |
El arpa de hierba |
1995 |
Benny Goodman Orchestra |
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Small Time Crooks |
Granujas de medio pelo |
2000 |
Benny Goodman Orchestra |
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I Capture the Castle |
El castillo soñado |
2003 |
Benny Goodman Orchestra |