Sam First Records
documents concerts at Sam First, home since 2017 to a vibrant Los Angeles jazz and creative music scene. The recordings capture the natural acoustics, placing listeners “in the room” where they feel the moment of creativity.
Sam First Records
documents concerts at Sam First, home since 2017 to a vibrant Los Angeles jazz and creative music scene. The recordings capture the natural acoustics, placing listeners “in the room” where they feel the moment of creativity.
Sam First Records
documents concerts at Sam First, home since 2017 to a vibrant Los Angeles jazz and creative music scene. The recordings capture the natural acoustics, placing listeners “in the room” where they feel the moment of creativity.
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Anthony Wilson
House of the Singing Blossoms
Anthony Wilson has cultivated a diverse body of work shaped by long-standing collaborations with jazz greats like John Clayton, Diana Krall, and Charles Lloyd, as well as by the deep musical influence of his father, legendary bandleader Gerald Wilson. With…
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Larry Goldings
I Will
For over thirty years, Larry Goldings has been hailed as one of the greatest jazz organists of his generation, a premise made salient with the continued success of his long-standing organ trio with guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Bill Stewart.…
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Devin Daniels
LesGo!
Hailing from the vibrant Los Angeles suburb of Inglewood, CA, alto saxophonist Devin Daniels stands out as one of the most unique and versatile voices to emerge from LA’s rapidly evolving creative music landscape. Recorded live at LA’s westside jazz…
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Jeff Babko / Tim Lefebvre / Mark Guiliana
Clam City
Pianist/keyboardist Jeff Babko recorded two nights of musical explorations with long-time collaborators and “Clam City” bandmates, bassist Tim Lefebvre and drummer Mark Guiliana. Unpredictable magic erupts every time these three musicians converge for a “hang”, or in this event, a…
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Rachel Eckroth
Humanoid
Eckroth can lead with a bold vision or accompany with the subtle skills necessary to make another musician shine. Her combination of jazz experimentation and pop feeling form the engine behind her own work as a leader or co-leader on…
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Joe La Barbera
World Travelers
Perhaps best known for his recordings with pianist Bill Evans in the final years of his life, drummer Joe La Barbera’s energetic touch and masterful soloing has established him as not only a giant in, but a living master of…
Price range: $16.95 through $100.00 Learn More This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Anthony Wilson
House of the Singing Blossoms
Anthony Wilson has cultivated a diverse body of work shaped by long-standing collaborations with jazz greats like John Clayton, Diana Krall, and Charles Lloyd, as well as by the deep musical influence of his father, legendary bandleader Gerald Wilson. With…
Price range: $16.95 through $120.00 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Larry Goldings
I Will
For over thirty years, Larry Goldings has been hailed as one of the greatest jazz organists of his generation, a premise made salient with the continued success of his long-standing organ trio with guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Bill Stewart.…
Price range: $16.95 through $100.00 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Devin Daniels
LesGo!
Hailing from the vibrant Los Angeles suburb of Inglewood, CA, alto saxophonist Devin Daniels stands out as one of the most unique and versatile voices to emerge from LA’s rapidly evolving creative music landscape. Recorded live at LA’s westside jazz…
Price range: $16.95 through $100.00 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jeff Babko / Tim Lefebvre / Mark Guiliana
Clam City
Pianist/keyboardist Jeff Babko recorded two nights of musical explorations with long-time collaborators and “Clam City” bandmates, bassist Tim Lefebvre and drummer Mark Guiliana. Unpredictable magic erupts every time these three musicians converge for a “hang”, or in this event, a…
Price range: $16.95 through $120.00 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Rachel Eckroth
Humanoid
Eckroth can lead with a bold vision or accompany with the subtle skills necessary to make another musician shine. Her combination of jazz experimentation and pop feeling form the engine behind her own work as a leader or co-leader on…
Price range: $16.95 through $100.00 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Joe La Barbera
World Travelers
Perhaps best known for his recordings with pianist Bill Evans in the final years of his life, drummer Joe La Barbera’s energetic touch and masterful soloing has established him as not only a giant in, but a living master of…
Price range: $16.95 through $100.00 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Sam First Records T-Shirt (Black)
Show your love for Sam First Records with this incredibly comfortable t-shirt. Black with yellow logo on the front. Printed on Bayside Apparel unisex short sleeve tee. Crew neck, tailored fit. 100% cotton. Made in the USA.
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Sam First Records Tote Bag
This Sam First Records branded tote bag is the perfect size for carrying vinyl LPs while showing love for Sam First Records. Heavy-duty canvas material 14″W x 15″H x 4″D with 22″ Handles Made in the USA
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Sam First Hat
Sam First fan? Wear this stylish SF baseball cap wherever you go. Adjustable size black baseball hat with prominent Sam First logo embroidered in yellow.
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Sam First Records T-Shirt (Black)
Show your love for Sam First Records with this incredibly comfortable t-shirt. Black with yellow logo on the front. Printed on Bayside Apparel unisex short sleeve tee. Crew neck, tailored fit. 100% cotton. Made in the USA.
$30.00 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sam First Records Tote Bag
This Sam First Records branded tote bag is the perfect size for carrying vinyl LPs while showing love for Sam First Records. Heavy-duty canvas material 14″W x 15″H x 4″D with 22″ Handles Made in the USA
$20.00 -
Gift Card
Give the gift of audiophile quality music! This is a great gift for jazz lovers, vinyl collectors, or anyone who is interested in exploring new music. Terms: Gift cards can be used at samfirstrecords.com towards the purchase of vinyl LPs,…
Price range: $25.00 through $250.00 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sam First Hat
Sam First fan? Wear this stylish SF baseball cap wherever you go. Adjustable size black baseball hat with prominent Sam First logo embroidered in yellow.
$25.00 -
Sam First Records T-Shirt (Blue)
Show your love for Sam First Records with this incredibly comfortable t-shirt. Navy blue with yellow logo on the front. Printed on Bella Canvas unisex jersey short sleeve tee. Crew neck, tailored fit. 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Made in the USA.
$30.00 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Fine Art Print of Sam First Records Cover Photographs
Printed on 17” x 22” museum quality archival paper. Numbered and signed by Sam First Record’s Executive Producer and Photographer, Paul Solomon. Editions of 6 + 2AP.
$400.00 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Sam First, The Venue
Sam First, the venue, is Los Angeles’ leading jazz club for world-class modern, eclectic and straight-ahead jazz in an intimate setting, and all within walking distance of Los Angeles International Airport. There are two sets nightly, Tuesday through Saturday, at 7:30pm and 9:30pm.
Sam First, the bar, features friendly service, crafted cocktails, local beers and wines, and first class lounge-of-your-dreams styling.