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Upcoming Shows
Fri, Oct 17Miki Yamanaka will play a mix of her original compositions and the American songbook classics with a twist! They will have a special guest each night to make this two-night run more exciting.- Sat, Oct 18Miki Yamanaka will play a mix of her original compositions and the American songbook classics with a twist! They will have a special guest each night to make this two-night run more exciting.
Sun, Oct 19Tomat is a Californian farm-to-table restaurant located in Westchester that celebrates seasonal, local, and sustainable produce. Join Sam First Sunday evenings on Tomat's rooftop for cocktails, wine, small bites and live jazz with an unparalleled view of jets landing at LAX. *ALL AGES WELCOME*
Tue, Oct 21Sam First welcomes back Kyle Poole, the incredibly swinging drummer who can be heard driving the bands led by Cecile McLorin Salvant, Emmet Cohen and Wynton Marsalis. Band performs one set at 7:30 followed by a jam session from 9:00-11:00pm. - Jam session participants use code SAM1JAM.
Wed, Oct 22NYC organist, Brian Charette, is a Downbeat Critic's Poll regular also living on Venice Beach. His unusual take on the Hammond organ trio prompted Downbeat to describe him as "the last word on what it truly means to play jazz organ".
Roni Eytan & Vardan Ovsepian "Spiderweb Project" with Andrew Renfroe, Joshua Davis & Jonathan PinsonThu, Oct 23“Spiderweb Project” emphasizes the choices and actions we make, sending vibrations through the wider web, affecting others and shaping our own reality. What you weave today becomes the foundation for your life tomorrow.
Fri, Oct 24Gengis Don is a dynamic force in today’s music scene, known for his innovative approach as a drummer, producer, songwriter, and engineer. A Brooklyn native, Gengis Don’s sound is a reflection of his deep roots in Hip Hop combined with his extensive study of jazz and improvisational music.
Sat, Oct 25Sasha Berliner is a genre-defying composer and one of the premiere vibraphonists of her generation with credits that include Christian McBride, Cécile McLorin Salvant and Nicholas Payton.- Sun, Oct 26Tomat is a Californian farm-to-table restaurant located in Westchester that celebrates seasonal, local, and sustainable produce. Join Sam First Sunday evenings on Tomat's rooftop for cocktails, wine, small bites and live jazz with an unparalleled view of jets landing at LAX. *ALL AGES WELCOME*
Sun, Oct 26Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp’s role in modern music. Over the past 15 years, she has worked to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. Ever-expanding as an artist, she has worked with icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Pharoah Sanders, and Christian McBride.
Tue, Oct 28"Run the Gauntlet” emerges as the latest album from Kris Davis, accompanied by bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake. Voted 2025 Pianist of the Year and named #2 album of the year in the DownBeat Critics Poll, Davis's work affirms her singular voice within the jazz landscape.
Wed, Oct 29Simon Moullier is an award-winning vibraphonist, composer, and producer recognized in contemporary jazz. Mentored by icons like Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock, he's worked with artists such as Gerald Clayton, the SF Jazz Collective and Terri-Lyne Carrington.
Thu, Oct 30Brought up in the 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.
Fri, Oct 31George Colligan is a formally New York City-based and award-winning jazz, pianist and composer who will present an evening of music with Eric Revis on bass and Tina Raymond on drums.
Sat, Nov 013x Grammy-winning saxophonist Bob Reynolds (Snarky Puppy), and his super-swinging acoustic quartet will perform songs from their forthcoming album, "Eddie Told Me So", a celebration of music inspired by the great multi-hyphenate saxophonist Eddie Harris.
Wed, Nov 12Guitarist and composer Jonathan Kreisberg has built a strong worldwide following and has influenced the next generation of musicians with his unique combination of timeless melodicism and forward thinking lines and textures.
Thu, Nov 13Currently in between recording projects, the Reflection Tour is a perfect chance for Alex Hahn to reflect on his previous seven albums as a bandleader. On this tour, he will be performing his favorite original compositions, at least one from every album, updated with new twists and turns.
Fri, Nov 14With UNISON Milne returns to his first love, exploring the intimacy of the piano trio. The synchronistic relationship Milne enjoys with his bandmates represents the complimentary threads within the fabric of Milne’s piano trio philosophy -- the intersection of texture and groove.
Doors open at 6:00 PM and music starts around 7:30 PM. & 9:30 PM. All shows are 21+.
At Sam First, we’re committed to creating an immersive listening experience. To respect the artists and fellow guests, we kindly ask that you refrain from talking during the performance so everyone can fully enjoy the music.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
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