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Upcoming Shows
Doors open at 6:00. Music starts around 7:30 & 9:30.
All shows are 21+.
Tue, Jan 21Jan 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMSix extraordinary young musicians from around the world were selected for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA Class of 2025. House band performs one set at 7:30pm followed by a jam session from 9:30-11pm. Jam session participants use coupon code SAM1JAM for a discounted 2nd set.
Wed, Jan 22Jan 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMFor more than four decades, Bob Sheppard has played on countless sessions with an astounding crop of A-list jazz giants-- among them Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard, Michael & Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, Herbie Hancock, Kurt Elling, Dianne Reeves, Billy Childs, John Beasley and Steps Ahead.
Thu, Jan 23Jan 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMRoni Kaspi has been turning a lot of heads since her huge breakthrough last year as the international touring drummer in the global jazz bass sensation Avishai Cohen trio. This drummer & singer songwriter's innovative music is cutting edge, yet accessible and groovy, making her a must-see.
Fri, Jan 24Jan 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMEdward Simon, a native of Venezuela, has established himself as a distinguished jazz improviser, composer-arranger, and band leader over decades in America. Renowned for blending jazz with Latin American folkloric sounds, Simon’s profile has risen in recent years.
Sat, Jan 25Jan 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PMPraised as one of the strongest pianists of his generation, pianist Edward Simon has increasingly explored the common threads between jazz and Latin American folkloric music, solidifying his unique voice in the contemporary jazz world. ALL AGES WELCOME!- Sat, Jan 25Jan 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMEdward Simon, a native of Venezuela, has established himself as a distinguished jazz improviser, composer-arranger, and band leader over decades in America. Renowned for blending jazz with Latin American folkloric sounds, Simon’s profile has risen in recent years.
Tue, Jan 28Jan 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM"Tuesday Happenings" is a weekly series curated by 6x GRAMMY-nominated pianist/composer Gerald Clayton. House band performs one set at 7:30pm followed by a jam session from 9:30-11pm. Jam session participants use coupon code SAM1JAM for a discounted 2nd set.
Wed, Jan 29Jan 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMModern Hammond organ music with memorable original compositions and jazz organ classics.
Thu, Jan 30Jan 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMKelly Green is one of NYC's most exciting new artists "well worth discovering" (NYC Jazz Record)! A true "triple threat", Kelly Green mesmerizes audiences as a pianist, vocalist, and composer.
Fri, Jan 31Jan 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMThe debut performance of Wabich's original compositions. His upcoming release, "1978" is an evocative song cycle inspired by travel, introspection, and the search for inner positivity.
Sat, Feb 01Feb 01, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMDaniels's developing quintet returns with more music following the release of 'LesGo'! on Sam First Records. New material will be presented here, along with some of Daniels' closest friends in the Hancock Institute.
Sun, Feb 02Feb 02, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMAn aspiration borne out of the fertile metropolis of the San Fernando Valley. Ten distinct artistic voices, each representing the storied history of jazz via the unique timbres of their instruments. Played by those who became or were already friends freely sharing their notes and melodies. One set.
Thu, Feb 06Feb 06, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMShai Golan and Friends are happy to present an evening of music at Sam First! They will be performing new original compositions, as well as some familiar favorites. Shai Golan is a saxophonist, composer, educator, and adjunct professor at CSU Northridge.
Fri, Feb 07Feb 07, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMOver the course of his career, John Escreet has earned a reputation as one of the most active and diverse pianist/composers working in music today. His prolific output is reflected over the course of nine diverse and critically acclaimed albums.
Sat, Feb 08Feb 08, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM"While brilliant upper-echelon musicians in their own right, the magic that ensues in this trio is remarkable." -Jim Worsley (All About Jazz). Join Erskine's Grammy-nominated trio with Alan Pasqua and Darek Oles, featuring saxophone icon Bob Mintzer.- Tue, Feb 11Feb 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM"Tuesday Happenings" is a weekly series curated by 6x GRAMMY-nominated pianist/composer Gerald Clayton. House band performs one set at 7:30pm followed by a jam session from 9:30-11pm. Jam session participants use coupon code SAM1JAM for a discounted 2nd set.
Wed, Feb 12Feb 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMThe Brian Swartz Quintet delivers a sophisticated and soulful jazz experience. Blending reimagined standards with vibrant original compositions, they create a sound that is both familiar and strikingly new.
Thu, Feb 13Feb 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMSix extraordinary young jazz musicians from around the world were selected for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA, Class of 2025. The group recently began their intensive, full-scholarship program and will attain a Master of Music in Jazz Performance degree UCLA.
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