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Russell Ferrante Trio
Russell Ferrante Trio

Fri, Apr 12

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Sam First

Russell Ferrante Trio

Russell Ferrante (piano), Michael Valerio (bass), Steve Schaeffer (drums) Two sets at 8:00pm & 9:30pm 21+ | $20 plus one drink minimum per set

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Apr 12, 2019, 8:00 PM

Sam First, 6171 W Century Blvd Suite 180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Born in San Jose, California in 1952, Russell began studying piano at the age of 9 years old. His early musical experiences revolved around the church where his father was the choir director. His interest in jazz and improvisation was kindled in high school and shortly thereafter he began performing with various R&B and jazz groups in the San Francisco Bay Area. The bay area was an exciting place to be in the early 70’s with musicians freely combining musical styles. This exposure to seemingly every kind of music helped prepare Russell for his professional career which began in 1973. It was then that he met guitarist, Robben Ford and toured the U.S. and Europe as part of legendary blues singer, Jimmy Witherspoon's band. “Much to my parent’s displeasure, my gig with Jimmy Witherspoon necessitated my dropping out of college. I like to say though that navigating the musical and…

Tickets

  • Presale Ticket

    Please limit tickets purchased to 6 per show. If you'd like to bring a larger group, email dave@samfirstbar.com

    $20.00

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  • Student/LA Jazz Society member

    Must present a valid student ID or LA Jazz Society membership card upon arrival. Please limit tickets purchased to 6 per show. If you'd like to bring a larger group, email dave@samfirstbar.com

    $15.00

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