Sam Morgan (musician)

Sam Morgan (December 18, 1887[1] – February 25, 1936)[2] was an American New Orleans–based jazz trumpet player and bandleader.

[2] Sidemen in the band included brothers Isaiah and Andrew Morgan on trumpet and tenor sax, respectively,[2] Earl Fouché on alto sax and Jim Robinson on trombone.

The "Young Morgan Band" as it was commonly called by fans of the day, was one of the most popular territory bands touring the Gulf Coast circuit (Galveston, Texas to Pensacola, Florida).

Sam Morgan died in New Orleans in February 1936, at the age of 48.

The tracks were: "Steppin' on the Gas"; "Everybody's Talkin'"; "Mobile Stomp"; "Sing On"; "Short Dress Gal"; "Bogalusa Strut"; "Down by the Riverside"; and "Over in Gloryland".