Sprague / McComas-Reichl / Schnelle

This newly formed cooperative trio specializes in lyrical, creative and highly interactive group improvisation. This debut concert will feature original music by each band member alongside music by Mary Lou Williams, Kenny Wheeler, Duke Ellington and more.

Pianist, Miro Sprague has been an active performer in the world of jazz and improvised music for more than two decades, touring throughout the U.S. and overseas and performing at many of the world's top venues and festivals. He is a pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator known for his inspiring creativity, dynamic and passionate performance style, and artistic versatility. 

Bassist, Karl McComas-Reichl is a bassist, cellist, composer, arranger, producer, educator and painter from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He has collaborated with Benny Green, Jane Monheit, Ingrid Jensen, Matt Wilson, Joshua White, Matt Otto, Tony Tixier to name a few.

Drummer, Dan Schnelle is one of the most talented, in-demand drummers in the Los Angeles area. Known for an intuitive ability to provide precisely what is necessary for each performance, Schnelle understands how to make other musicians comfortable, while bringing enough of the unexpected to his playing to keep it consistently exciting.

All shows at Sam First are 21+ (no one under the age of 21 will be permitted)

Show Times: 7:30pm & 9:00pm, and a separate ticket is required for each show.

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