Press
Spectrum News 1 put the spotlight on Sam First in their show “LA Times Today," capturing so much of what makes Sam First special from the perspective of the musicians and the fans.
Spectrum News 1 put the spotlight on Sam First in their show “LA Times Today," capturing so much of what makes Sam First special from the perspective of the musicians and the fans.
August 10, 2021 - "LA Times Today: Jazz club Sam First offers fresh music where you least expect it"
by LA Times Live for Spectrum News Channel 1
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May 27, 2021 - "The World Can Sing Again"
by Charles Andrews for Santa Monica Daily Press
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June 27, 2019 - Sam First Bar – Cocktails/tea & live jazz
by Alejandra Diaz for Spotted by Locals
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June 25, 2019 - KCRW's Design and Architecture hosted by Frances Anderton
"Selgascano in LA; The Weather Machine" - Anderton spotlight's Selgascano, the Spanish architecture firm that designed Sam First. The segment covering Sam First and interview with owner, Paul Solomon begins at 9:50.
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Interview with Bubba Jackson for KJAZZ 88.1​ radio
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July 19, 2019 - "George Garzone w/ Peter Erskine Trio @ Sam First Bar 01.18.19"
by George Harris for jazzweekly.com
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June 28, 2018 - "Jazz Club Take Flight"
by Sean O'Connell for the The LA Times
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June 19, 2018 - "Jazz Takes Off Near LAX"
by Richard Foss for the The Argonaut
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Other print publications mentions:
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2018 - Sunset Magazine 2018 Summer Guide
by Richard Foss for the The Argonaut
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2018 - Citizine
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2018 - Westside Dining Guide
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2018 - Discover Los Angeles
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2018 - We Like L.A.
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