Wed, Aug 19
|Sam First
Kenny Washington: Celebrating The Masters with Josh Nelson, Luca Alemanno & Dan Schnelle
GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Kenny Washington makes his Sam First debut with pianist Josh Nelson and trio. Celebrating the Masters showcases Great American Songbook classics through soulful storytelling, masterful improvisation, and the timeless artistry of one of jazz's most acclaimed vocalists.
Aug 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sam First, 6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
*Wednesday Hump Day reduced pricing.
Kenny Washington (vocals), Josh Nelson (piano), Luca Alemanno (bass), Dan Schnelle (drums)
Acclaimed vocalist Kenny Washington joins pianist Josh Nelson and his trio for an intimate evening of Great American Songbook classics, bringing virtuosic improvisation, elegant arrangements, and the chemistry of a longtime musical partnership. — Grammy-nominated vocalist Kenny Washington makes his debut at Sam First with an evening titled Celebrating the Masters. Washington’s soulful approach, understated mastery, and thrilling improvisation define his work, offering audiences a straight line to the source of the jazz tradition.
Widely respected by fellow musicians, Washington is known for his depth, clarity, and command of the music. Wynton Marsalis describes him as “a real improviser who brings depth to everything he does.” Vibraphone master Joe Locke says Washington is “one of the most important male vocalists in the world because of the way he relates to a song—he’s a profound storyteller.…
Tickets
1st set ticket (7:30pm)
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$33.60
2nd set ticket (9:30pm)
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$28.00
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