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March 14, 2026 at 2:30:00 AM
Linda May Han Oh Trio with Fabian Almazán & Christian Euman
Based in NYC, GRAMMY Award–winning bassist/composer Linda May Han Oh has performed and recorded with Pat Metheny, Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano, and Terri Lyne Carrington. Following her latest album, Strange Heavens, she appears at Sam First with pianist Fabian Almazán and drummer Christian Euman.
March 15, 2026 at 2:30:00 AM
Edward Simon Trio with Reuben Rogers & Adam Cruz
Edward Simon brings a stellar trio with acclaimed bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Adam Cruz. They will be playing music from his new album, Venezuela: Latin American Songbook Vol. 2, which continues the artist’s deep engagement with Latin American repertoire through jazz-informed interpretation.
March 13, 2026 at 2:30:00 AM
Anthony Wilson Nonet: Music from "House of the Singing Blossoms"
On his brand new Sam First Records release "House of the Singing Blossoms", Anthony Wilson reconstitutes his Grammy-nominated Nonet for a masterful live performance of richly textured arrangements that weave together the intimacy of a small-group with the vibrance of a big band.
March 28, 2026 at 1:00:00 AM
Steve Lehman Trio + Joel Ross with Logan Kane & Damion Reid (2)
Described as a “virtuoso alto saxophonist” and a “state-of-the-art musical thinker” Steve Lehman invites internationally renowned vibraphonist, Joel Ross, to join his trio for a very special 3-night run at Sam First.
March 26, 2026 at 1:00:00 AM
Steve Lehman Trio + Joel Ross with Logan Kane & Damion Reid (2)
Described as a “virtuoso alto saxophonist” and a “state-of-the-art musical thinker” Steve Lehman invites internationally renowned vibraphonist, Joel Ross, to join his trio for a very special 3-night run at Sam First.
March 26, 2026 at 2:00:00 AM
Steve Lehman Trio + Joel Ross with Logan Kane & Damion Reid (1)
Described as a “virtuoso alto saxophonist” and a “state-of-the-art musical thinker” Steve Lehman invites internationally renowned vibraphonist, Joel Ross, to join his trio for a very special 3-night run at Sam First.
February 9, 2026 at 3:00:00 AM
Steve Lehman Trio + Joel Ross with Logan Kane & Damion Reid (1)
Described as a “virtuoso alto saxophonist” and a “state-of-the-art musical thinker” Steve Lehman invites internationally renowned vibraphonist, Joel Ross, to join his trio for a very special 3-night run at Sam First.
February 9, 2026 at 3:00:00 AM
Steve Lehman Trio + Joel Ross with Logan Kane & Damion Reid (1)
Described as a “virtuoso alto saxophonist” and a “state-of-the-art musical thinker” Steve Lehman invites internationally renowned vibraphonist, Joel Ross, to join his trio for a very special 3-night run at Sam First.
February 18, 2026 at 3:00:00 AM
Steve Lehman Trio + Joel Ross with Logan Kane & Damion Reid
Described as a “virtuoso alto saxophonist” and a “state-of-the-art musical thinker” Steve Lehman invites internationally renowned vibraphonist, Joel Ross, to join his trio for a very special 3-night run at Sam First.
A Live Jazz Experience
Los Angeles
Sam First is proud to feature today’s best modern and straight-ahead jazz artists five nights a week in a listening room so unique and intimate it’ll feel like you’re on stage with the band. The combination of the amazing room acoustics and one of LA’s most loved Yamaha C7x grand pianos makes for an irresistible listening experience. All shows are currently in-person and nearly all are live streamed so you can watch from anywhere!
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Sam First is a unique venue (and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) dedicated to supporting and expanding jazz as a musical form and tradition. Our mission is to provide a vibrant center for regional, national, and international practitioners of jazz and to foster the growth and engagement of the jazz community in Los Angeles. As a space designed without an elevated stage, we remove the boundary between performers and audiences to promote in-person collaboration, the formation of new relationships, and the creation of original music that takes risks and pushes boundaries.
All Senses Engaged
Our carefully curated selection of craft cocktails, local beers and wines, and bar snacks are the perfect pairings for a night of jazz.
A NIGHT OF FIRST CLASS STYLE
From the industrial interior structures and original photography to the vintage mid-century modern furniture, Sam First provides a space that inspires its musicians and patrons alike.
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