I’se A Muggin is a 1936 jazz swing number by Stuff Smith and his Onyx Club Boys. It was released as a 78 rpm single on Vocalion 3169 with Freddie Taylor on vocals, the A side being I’se A Muggin and the B side I’se A Muggin Musical Numbers Game. The track was recorded on February 11, 1936 and it marked Stuff Smith’s first session as a bandleader. The tune sits in the mid 1930s New York swing scene, showcasing Smith’s jazz violin and a lively jive style with a playful counting rhythm. It is generally attributed to Stuff Smith, though some discussions mention Django Reinhardt’s involvement, which varies by source. There was no official album release at the time; it appeared as a single and remains noted in jazz discographies as an early example of swing violin and vocal novelty.
