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Tue, May 30Sam FirstGerald Clayton (piano), Jermaine Paul (bass), Jonathan Pinson (drums), Logan Richardson (sax) - House band performs one set at 7:30pm followed by a jam session from 9:00-11:00pm. - Jam session participants use code SAM1JAM at checkout for a discounted second set. All shows are 21+.
Wed, May 31Sam FirstCottone 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. For this show, Cottone is performing in an intimate duo setting with long-time collaborator and pianist Christian Sands!
Thu, Jun 01Sam FirstJordan Leicht performs with a modern approach to 'straight ahead' jazz. Technical prowess meets soulful improvisation and melodic composition to create a familiar yet uniquely fresh musical experience. Taking inspiration from saxophone legends, Leicht shines swing and blues into contemporary jazz.
Fri, Jun 02Sam FirstDrummer and co-leader of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Hamilton has been the choice drummer for jazz heavyweights Monty Alexander, Ray Brown, Diana Krall and countless others. The trio will perform various selections from the past 29 years and over a dozen recordings.- Sat, Jun 03Sam FirstDrummer and co-leader of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Hamilton has been the choice drummer for jazz heavyweights Monty Alexander, Ray Brown, Diana Krall and countless others. The trio will perform various selections from the past 29 years and over a dozen recordings.
- Tue, Jun 06Sam FirstHouse band performs one set at 7:30pm followed by a jam session from 9:00-11:00pm. - Jam session participants use code SAM1JAM at checkout for a discounted second set. All shows are 21+.
Wed, Jun 07Sam FirstPianist for the current Herbie Hancock Institute, Santiago's performance credit include as Terrace Martin, Theo Croker, Sheila Jordan and Yosvany Terry. Santiago’s debut album, Phoenix (2018) on Ropeadope Records was named the “#1 Jazz Album of the Year” by "Vinyl Me, Please."
Thu, Jun 08Sam FirstThe vocalist, composer and daughter of John and Alice Coltrane, Michelle Coltrane brings her own group to Sam First for a soulful and spiritual night of originals and arrangements. Through her music, Coltrane delivers her family’s message of universal consciousness.
Fri, Jun 09Sam First“I don’t view art as contemporary, modern, traditional, old or new, nor do I endorse cliques or camps. I promulgate integrity in all things.” Join pianist Eric Reed and his quartet for music from his latest record "Black, Brown, and Blue", as well as new tunes from a forthcoming project.- Sat, Jun 10Sam First“I don’t view art as contemporary, modern, traditional, old or new, nor do I endorse cliques or camps. I promulgate integrity in all things.” Join pianist Eric Reed and his quartet for music from his latest record "Black, Brown, and Blue", as well as new tunes from a forthcoming project.
- Tue, Jun 13Sam FirstBand TBA - House band performs one set at 7:30pm followed by a jam session from 9:00-11:00pm. - Jam session participants use code SAM1JAM at checkout for a discounted second set. All shows are 21+.
Wed, Jun 14Sam FirstCurrently based in Los Angeles, the tastefully expressive drummer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Tim Rachbach and his group of long-time collaborators celebrates the release of Rachbach’s second album “Kindred Spirits”.
Thu, Jun 15Sam FirstDescribed by critics as “a musician with his own unique and deep sound", San Francisco-based Wainapel has toured internationally with everyone from Joe Lovano and Ray Charles to Airto Moreira/Flora Purim.
Fri, Jun 16Sam FirstJoin Christina and her exceptional band for an evening of heart-first songs that have described by All About Jazz as "Laurel Canyon singer-songwriter music as played by an improvising group."
Sat, Jun 17Sam FirstThe young vibraphone phenom and Blue Note recording artist, Joel Ross is a steadfast improviser who always plays for the moment, saturating live sets with a lyrical intuition that’s equally grounded in melody and phrasing.- Sun, Jun 18Sam FirstThe young vibraphone phenom and Blue Note recording artist, Joel Ross is a steadfast improviser who always plays for the moment, saturating live sets with a lyrical intuition that’s equally grounded in melody and phrasing.
- Tue, Jun 20Sam FirstHouse band performs one set at 7:30pm followed by a jam session from 9:00-11:00pm. - Jam session participants use code SAM1JAM at checkout for a discounted second set. All shows are 21+.
Wed, Jun 21Sam FirstArgentine tenor saxophonist Pedro Valiente has a strong passion for Latin American music as well as a significant foundation in jazz. In his second show at Sam First as a leader, Valiente will present interpretations and arrangements of traditional Boleros and standards in a modern quartet setting.
All shows are 21+
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