About Sam Morgan
Lived 1897 – 1936 (aged 38). Sam Morgan was an American bandleader, conductor, jazz musician and trumpeter.
Sam Morgan (December 18, 1887 – February 25, 1936) was an American New Orleans–based jazz trumpet player and bandleader.
He was born in Bertrandville, Louisiana, United States. The music of "Sam Morgan's Jazz Band", recorded in 1927 with Morgan on cornet, comprised all of the sixth side. 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". These eight 78 rpm sides are Morgan's entire recorded legacy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Morgan?
American musician (1897-1936)
When was Sam Morgan born?
Sam Morgan was born on 18 December 1897.
When did Sam Morgan die?
Sam Morgan died on 25 February 1936 in New Orleans.
What was Sam Morgan's occupation?
Sam Morgan was a bandleader, conductor, jazz musician and trumpeter.
What nationality was Sam Morgan?
Sam Morgan was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Morgan (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Morgan. https://biography.guide/sam-morgan-bandleader/
MLA: "Sam Morgan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-morgan-bandleader/.
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