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Sam First

Sam First is a world class jazz club and cocktail bar featuring some of the world's best performers

06/23/2026

Tonight at Sam First: Tuesday Happenings hosted by Devin Daniels, with Julien Knowles, Isaiah Harwood, Luca Alemanno, and Mark Valdez.

One of the most exciting voices in LA’s creative music scene, Devin Daniels leads this week’s house band before the evening opens into the weekly jam session.

🎶 House Band Set at 7:30pm
🎶 Jam Session from 9:30–11pm
🎟️ Tickets at samfirstbar.com

06/22/2026

This week at Sam First

06/21/2026

Tonight at Sam First: Taylor Eigsti.

An intimate solo piano concert featuring original music, standards, fresh arrangements, and new compositions.

🎶 Two sets at 7:30 & 9:30pm
🎟️ Tickets at samfirstbar.com

06/18/2026

Tonight at Sam First: KCRW Presents Third Thursdays with the Emiliano Lasansky Quintet.

Known for his virtuosic and adventurous approach, bassist and composer Emiliano Lasansky presents a program of original music and jazz standards viewed through a contemporary lens.

🎶 Two sets at 7:30 & 9:30pm
🎟️ Tickets at http://samfirstbar.com

06/17/2026

Tonight at Sam First: Michael Ragonese Trio with Luca Alemanno and Anthony Fung.

Blending contemporary composition with a deep connection to the jazz tradition, the trio brings together strong melodic writing, high-energy interplay, and an adventurous approach to improvisation.

🎶 Two sets at 7:30 & 9:30pm
🎟️ Tickets at http://samfirstbar.com

06/16/2026

Tonight at Sam First: Tuesday Happenings hosted by Sasha Berliner.

One of today’s leading voices on vibraphone, Sasha Berliner joins Liya Grigoryan, Max Gerl, and Anthony Fung for this week’s house band set, followed by the weekly jam session.

🎶 House Band Set at 7:30pm
🎶 Jam Session from 9:30–11pm
🎟️ Tickets at http://samfirstbar.com

06/11/2026

Tonight at Sam First: Jeremy Siskind Record Release: Seeking Balance with Janis Mann, Jonathan Richards, and Joe La Barbera.

Pianist and composer Jeremy Siskind celebrates the release of Seeking Balance. T_he project blends covers of Leonard Cohen and Paul Simon with jazz works and originals, creating a thoughtful mix of styles and social reflection._

🎶 Two sets at 7:30 & 9:30pm
🎟️ Tickets at samfirstbar.com

06/10/2026

Tonight at Sam First: Alex Hitchcock Quartet with Lex Korten, Logan Kane, and Miguel Russell.

Saxophonist Alex Hitchcock brings his Letters From Afar tour to LA, joined by a standout ensemble for an evening of adventurous, boundary-pushing jazz.

🎶 Two sets at 7:30 & 9:30pm
🎟️ Tickets at samfirstbar.com

06/09/2026

Tonight at Sam First: Tuesday Happenings hosted by Gerald Clayton, with Lorin Benedict, Luca Alemanno, and Justin Brown.

This week’s house band opens the evening at 7:30pm before giving way to one of LA’s most vibrant weekly jam sessions.

🎶 House Band Set at 7:30pm
🎶 Jam Session from 9:30–11pm
🎟️ Tickets at samfirstbar.com

Address

6171 W Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90045

Opening Hours

Tuesday	6pm - 12am
Wednesday	6pm - 12am
Thursday	6pm - 12am
Friday	6pm - 12am
Saturday	6pm - 12am

Telephone

+14248002006

Website

http://samfirstbar.com/

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