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Doors open at 6:00. Music starts around 7:30 & 9:30. All shows are 21+.
Fri, Dec 01Dec 01, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMTwo of NYC's most esteemed guitarists, Peter Bernstein and Yotam Silberstein, join forces with LA's finest, Larry Koonse, for three incredible nights of guitar heaven! Don't miss this very special and rare opportunity to hear these masters performing together.- Sat, Dec 02Dec 02, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMTwo of NYC's most esteemed guitarists, Peter Bernstein and Yotam Silberstein, join forces with LA's finest, Larry Koonse, for three incredible nights of guitar heaven! Don't miss this very special and rare opportunity to hear these masters performing together.
Tue, Dec 05Dec 05, 2023, 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, Dec 06Dec 06, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMDownBeat “Rising Star” vibraphonist Yuhan Su celebrates the release of her 4th album ‘Liberated Gesture’ on Sunnyside Records. Drawing inspiration from the worlds of visual and literary arts. "Like the best fiction, it’s entirely enveloping" -Downbeat Magazine.
Thu, Dec 07Dec 07, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMHailing from Northeast Italy, Margherita Fava's writing is reminiscent of Kieth Jarret's legendary quartets but with her own unique sound mixed in. Her debut album “TATATU” featuring Greg Tardy and produced by Rodney Whitaker was released in March '23 and received a 4-star review from Downbeat.
Fri, Dec 08Dec 08, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM"I always look forward to making music with this amazing band. The quintet will be performing songs from our vast repertoire including from our new recording, World Travelers on Sam First Records." - Joe La Barbera- Sat, Dec 09Dec 09, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM"I always look forward to making music with this amazing band. The quintet will be performing songs from our vast repertoire including from our new recording, World Travelers on Sam First Records." - Joe La Barbera
Tue, Dec 12Dec 12, 2023, 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, Dec 13Dec 13, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMJohn 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 that span the gamut of creative improvised music.
Thu, Dec 14Dec 14, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMHailing from Rochester, NY, Cottone is one of LA's first call trumpeters with performance credits ranging from Blood Sweat and Tears and Don Henley to Ulysses Owens Jr. and Holophonor. That versatility will be on full display for this show, with music ranging from blues and bebop to soul and funk.
Fri, Dec 15Dec 15, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMJohn Beasley’s HOLIDAZE Jazz Trio performs timeless Christmas and New Years' songs with fresh arrangements evoking nostalgia, anticipation and joy with a bit of humor and a lot of groove.- Sat, Dec 16Dec 16, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMJohn Beasley’s HOLIDAZE Jazz Trio performs timeless Christmas and New Years' songs with fresh arrangements evoking nostalgia, anticipation and joy with a bit of humor and a lot of groove.
- Tue, Dec 19Dec 19, 2023, 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, Dec 20Dec 20, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMShai Golan has performed with everyone ranging from fellow saxophonists David Binney, Walter Smith III and Chris Potter to multi GRAMMY-award winning pianist/composer Billy Childs. Join the incredibly gifted saxophonist as he premiers new compositions mixed in with familiar jazz favorites.
Thu, Dec 21Dec 21, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM3x GRAMMY® Award-winning member of the instrumental supergroup Snarky Puppy, Bob Reynolds returns to Sam First with his acoustic quartet covering his roots in acoustic jazz, blues and swing.
Fri, Dec 22Dec 22, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMBrought up in the jazz clubs of New York City, vocalist Melissa Morgan is rooted deeply in the tradition of jazz while always keeping one foot planted firmly in the blues. Don't miss this very special show featuring some very special guests.
Sat, Dec 23Dec 23, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMAfter the success of his debut solo album, “Citizen,” Artyom has been touring with diverse players such as Everlast, Kamasi Washington, Melody Gardot, Daedalus, Flying Lotus, Peter Erskine, Hadrien Feraud, Charles Altura, MdCL, Tigran Hamasyan, Gretchen Parlato, Virgil Donati and many more.
Tue, Dec 26Dec 26, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMSam First is closed December 24-26 in observance of Christmas and re-opens Wednesday, December 27.
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