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Stompin’ at the Savoy (Patreon)
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“Stompin’ at the Savoy” is a celebrated jazz standard from the early 1930s, originally composed in 1933 by saxophonist Edgar Sampson during his time with the Rex Stewart Orchestra, and later popularized by Chick Webb’s band. Its title pays homage to the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, the legendary dance hall that served as the epicenter of swing and Lindy Hop culture. Musically, the tune follows a 32-bar AABA form in the key of Db major, blending a driving swing rhythm with call-and-response figures between the melody and ensemble. Over the decades, “Stompin’ at the Savoy” has earned its place as a cornerstone of the jazz repertoire, recorded and reinterpreted countless times by artists ranging from Benny Goodman and Chick Webb to numerous instrumentalists and vocalists across generations.
In my rendition of this tune, I play it in C major, but if you want the original pitch, simply place a capo on the first fret. I added a short intro and outro, performed two choruses, and in the second chorus crafted a solo that stretches across the A A sections before returning to the main theme for the remaining B A parts. For this version, I went with a straightforward swing jazz drum feel, keeping the groove clear, supportive, and true to the spirit of the original style.
