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A Live Jazz Experience
Los Angeles
October 23, 2026
Joel Frahm Trio: Lumination Tour with Dan Loomis & Ernesto Cervini
Renowned tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm brings his internationally acclaimed trio to Sam First. Joined by bassist Dan Loomis and drummer Ernesto Cervini, the group delivers expressive, swinging jazz that blends virtuosity, warmth, and adventurous improvisation.
November 4, 2026
Gabrielle Cavassa
Vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa presents music from Diavola, weaving original compositions with inspired interpretations of timeless songs. With warmth, subtlety, and a distinctive contemporary voice, Cavassa transforms each piece through deeply personal storytelling and expressive artistry.
December 1, 2026
Janis Siegel album release "The Art Of Vocalese" with John diMartino & Darek Oles
GRAMMY-winning vocalist and original Manhattan Transfer member Janis Siegel celebrates The Art of Vocalese, her 16th solo album and first major project following the group’s farewell. Joined by pianist and arranger John Di Martino, Siegel honors the rich tradition of vocalese.
December 11, 2026
"Chick's Tunes: The Music of Chick Corea" with Eric Scott Reed, Ralph Moore, Luca Alemanno & Marcello Carelli
"Chick ’s Tunes" is a heartfelt tribute to Chick Corea, emphasizing swing and the blues. Featuring tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore, Eric Scott Reed’s quartet revisits Corea’s compositions with reverence and passion, honoring his legacy while highlighting a new generation’s voices.
December 12, 2026
"Chick's Tunes: The Music of Chick Corea" with Eric Scott Reed, Ralph Moore, Luca Alemanno & Marcello Carelli
"Chick ’s Tunes" is a heartfelt tribute to Chick Corea, emphasizing swing and the blues. Featuring tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore, Eric Scott Reed’s quartet revisits Corea’s compositions with reverence and passion, honoring his legacy while highlighting a new generation’s voices.
LA'S WESTSIDE VENUE FOR TODAY’S LEADING MODERN AND STRAIGHT-AHEAD JAZZ FIVE NIGHTS A WEEK WITH AMAZING ACOUSTICS, TASTY BITES, CRAFT COCKTAILS AND EXCELLENT SERVICE.
October 23, 2026
Joel Frahm Trio: Lumination Tour with Dan Loomis & Ernesto Cervini
Renowned tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm brings his internationally acclaimed trio to Sam First. Joined by bassist Dan Loomis and drummer Ernesto Cervini, the group delivers expressive, swinging jazz that blends virtuosity, warmth, and adventurous improvisation.
November 4, 2026
Gabrielle Cavassa
Vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa presents music from Diavola, weaving original compositions with inspired interpretations of timeless songs. With warmth, subtlety, and a distinctive contemporary voice, Cavassa transforms each piece through deeply personal storytelling and expressive artistry.
December 1, 2026
Janis Siegel album release "The Art Of Vocalese" with John diMartino & Darek Oles
GRAMMY-winning vocalist and original Manhattan Transfer member Janis Siegel celebrates The Art of Vocalese, her 16th solo album and first major project following the group’s farewell. Joined by pianist and arranger John Di Martino, Siegel honors the rich tradition of vocalese.
December 11, 2026
"Chick's Tunes: The Music of Chick Corea" with Eric Scott Reed, Ralph Moore, Luca Alemanno & Marcello Carelli
"Chick’s Tunes" is a heartfelt tribute to Chick Corea, emphasizing swing and the blues. Featuring tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore, Eric Scott Reed’s quartet revisits Corea’s compositions with reverence and passion, honoring his legacy while highlighting a new generation’s voices.
December 12, 2026
"Chick's Tunes: The Music of Chick Corea" with Eric Scott Reed, Ralph Moore, Luca Alemanno & Marcello Carelli
"Chick’s Tunes" is a heartfelt tribute to Chick Corea, emphasizing swing and the blues. Featuring tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore, Eric Scott Reed’s quartet revisits Corea’s compositions with reverence and passion, honoring his legacy while highlighting a new generation’s voices.
Upcoming Shows
Membership OfferFri, Oct 23Sam FirstRenowned tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm brings his internationally acclaimed trio to Sam First. Joined by bassist Dan Loomis and drummer Ernesto Cervini, the group delivers expressive, swinging jazz that blends virtuosity, warmth, and adventurous improvisation.
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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.
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