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Upcoming Shows
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Music starts around 7:30 & 9:30 PM. All shows are 21+.
Sam First is dedicated to providing an immersive listening experience. To ensure that everyone can fully enjoy the performance, we kindly ask that no talking takes place during the show.
Thu, Apr 17New York City- based Jazz Vocalist, April Varner, makes her Los Angeles debut! Winner of the 2023 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, April will share selections from her upcoming sophomore album, "Dear Ella & Frank: A Love Letter", set to be released in Spring 2026.
Fri, Apr 18The Josh Nelson Trio will perform new and older original music, selections from his favorite film scores, and much more! The Trio has been playing and recording together for many years.- Sat, Apr 19The Josh Nelson Trio will perform new and older original music, selections from his favorite film scores, and much more! The Trio has been playing and recording together for many years.
Tue, Apr 22"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, Apr 23Big, bad beauty from Boise, Idaho, Emily Braden has the innate ability to win the heart of any audience with her powerhouse vocals and striking stage presence. Winner of NYC’s prestigious "Best of the Best" Jazzmobile Vocal Competition, her signature sound is an effortless blend of jazz and soul.
Thu, Apr 24Kevin Sun is a saxophonist and composer based in New York City. His latest album, QUARTETS, collects original music from his past decade in NYC, and he is touring with his quartet in April 2025 to promote the release.
Fri, Apr 25Syndee Winters Sings Lena Horne is a 90-minute celebration of Lena Horne’s life and music. Honoring traditional renditions of her most iconic repertoire, the performance also includes contemporary musical arrangements and original tunes inspired by Horne.- Tue, Apr 29"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, Apr 30Fresh off the chart-topping success of 2024's LEGACY a Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson, Nick Finzer will present his quartet performing selections from 'Legacy' in addition to his award winning original compositions, and tracks from his upcoming quartet album "Songs & Stories Volume 1"
Thu, May 01The quartet will original material and fresh arrangements of compositions by modern jazz legends such as Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw and Bill Evans.
Fri, May 02Brought 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.
Sat, May 03Clarence Penn is one of the busiest jazz drummers in the world, a leader of multiple bands, a composer, a prolific producer, and an educator. "Meeting of the Minds” is a dynamic jazz experience where rhythm, melody, and spontaneity collide.- Tue, May 06"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, May 07Bassist and composer Marlon Martinez returns to Sam First with his exciting new Marlonius Quintet for a night of original compositions. A unique side step from Marlon's Marlonius Jazz Orchestra endeavors!
Thu, May 08Operating at the ideal intersection of modern jazz, contemporary classical music, and folk nouveau, Remy Le Boeuf and Danielle Wertz join forces in celebrating the release of their collaborative jazz orchestra album, Silent Course.- Fri, May 09Operating at the ideal intersection of modern jazz, contemporary classical music, and folk nouveau, Remy Le Boeuf and Danielle Wertz join forces in celebrating the release of their collaborative jazz orchestra album, Silent Course.
- Tue, May 13"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.
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