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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.
Tue, Mar 25Devin Daniels, one of the most unique and exciting voices from LA’s thriving creative music scene, leads tonight's "Happenings". 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, Mar 26Inspired by her upbringing in the jazz tradition and love for creative contemporary music, Alden’s compositions weave through written and improvised material to create complex sonic landscapes.
Thu, Mar 27A leader in the new crop of vocal talents emerging from the New York City jazz scene, Richard Cortez’s golden voice handles The Great American Songbook with a deep emotional intelligence, an unbridled passion for song, and an activist’s relationship to both his material and his audience.
Fri, Mar 28Known for his dynamic playing and imaginative arranging on his own trio recordings and those of the Jeff Hamilton Trio, Hendelman has been a long-time member of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and has performed with Benny Golson, Terrell Stafford, Natalie Cole, Barbra Streisand and many more.- Sat, Mar 29Known for his dynamic playing and imaginative arranging on his own trio recordings and those of the Jeff Hamilton Trio, Hendelman has been a long-time member of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and has performed with Benny Golson, Terrell Stafford, Natalie Cole, Barbra Streisand and many more.
Tue, Apr 01"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 02"Dnipro Blue" is dedicated to the people of Ukraine, whose lives have been forever changed by the war with Russia. A tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the strength found in unity, these pieces are meant to inform, inspire, and honor those who persevere through unimaginable challenges
Thu, Apr 03Tone Forest is a trio featuring three long time friends/collaborators all originally from Western Massachusetts. The group performs primarily original music with an emphasis on group improvisation, tonal clarity and wide variety of grooves and textures. This Sam First show is their LA debut.
Fri, Apr 04Sasha Berliner is celebrating the release of her new album, "Fantome", on Outside In Records. Songs from the cutting edge modern jazz project will be performed, in addition to brand new merch made available at the show.
Sat, Apr 05Jacob Mann is a pianist, composer, and arranger based in Los Angeles. He will be celebrating the release of his debut piano trio album “32” featuring Jonathan Richards (bass) and Christian Euman (drums). The trio will perform music from the newly released album along with some brand new tunes.
Tue, Apr 08"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 09Join Pritesh and his trio—featuring Max Gerl on bass and Efa Etoroma,Jr on drums for a night of dynamic and immersive jazz, performing selections from his debut album "HopeTown" along with unreleased compositions from his upcoming record.
Thu, Apr 10Pianist, composer and educator Sam Hirsh has been an active member of the Los Angeles jazz community for over a decade and is gaining recognition for his soulful, energetic sound. He returns to Sam First to debut some new quartet music. Enjoy an evening of original music and standards.
Fri, Apr 11Currently based in Los Angeles, CA, drummer, composer, producer and bandleader Anthony Fung brings his hard-hitting quartet to Sam First for a night of incredible original music and arrangements.
Sat, Apr 12Approaching the music from the spiritual side, Rotem has reimagined and rearranged Coltrane’s music, inspired by the master saxophonist’s own interpretation of songs like “My Favorite Things” or “How High the Moon”. The result is a heartfelt tribute[...]- Tue, Apr 15Band performs one set at 7:30 followed by a jam session from 9:00-11:00pm. - Jam session participants use code SAM1JAM.
Wed, Apr 16NYC pianist Isaac Wilson returns to his native LA, presenting an evening of trio music with Los Angeles drummer Christian Euman & Stockholm Bassist Mats Sandahl, each of them singular voices on their instruments.
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.
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