All shows at Sam First are 21+. Check event details for age restrictions for offsite events.
Wed, May 06
|Sam First
Michael Orenstein Quartet with Barclay Moffitt, Jonathan Richards & Dan Schnelle
Pianist Michael Orenstein returns to Sam First with a dynamic new project. Joined by longtime collaborators, he presents original works and reimagined jazz standards, showcasing his acclaimed blend of modernity, tradition, creativity, and virtuosity.
May 06, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sam First, 6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Michael Orenstein (piano), Barclay Moffitt (tenor saxophone), Jonathan Richards (bass), Dan Schnelle (drums)
Pianist Michael Orenstein makes his highly anticipated return to Sam First as a leader for the first time in over a year, delivering his most dynamic project to date. Having carefully chosen an ensemble of top-notch players from his cohort of longtime musical accomplices, Orenstein presents a captivating concert that is the culmination of years’ worth of musical exploration and composition.
The audience will have the rare opportunity to hear Orenstein’s signature “innovative blend of modernity and tradition” (Something Else!) and “sublime display of creativity and virtuosity” (Take Effect) in an evening of new compositions and fresh takes on jazz standards.
All shows at Sam First are 21+ (no one under the age of 21 will be permitted)
Show Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm, and a separate ticket is required for each show.
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