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Our mission is to bring creative projects to life by forging strong bonds between fans and creators.

Sam First Records

is proud to support and execute projects of the highest quality, empowering fans and creators to engage in a uniquely supportive, shared experience.
Our mission is to bring creative projects to life by forging strong bonds between fans and creators.

Sam First Records

is proud to support and execute projects of the highest quality, empowering fans and creators to engage in a uniquely supportive, shared experience.
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Sam First Records

Sam First Records (SFR), the label, is a new home for high fidelity recordings of select live performances at Sam First. These shows are by artists whose music embodies the grounded and progressive musicality as well as the vibe and spirit of jazz and Sam First.

Sam First, the man, was an old-world tailor who led his family out of the wilderness (and even better, to Los Angeles!), and whose smile warmed his grandson’s heart.

Artist Spotlight

Releases

Releases

  • Sam First Records - LA Stories - Humaniod Main 4

    Humanoid

    Rachel Eckroth’s new album “Humanoid” is now available on Limited Edition 180-gram vinyl LPs. Only 500 records were printed each copy is foil-stamped with its own unique number. Autographed test-presses are also available!

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  • Sam First Records - LA Stories - Vinyl Record Sleeve Clam City 1

    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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  • Sam First Records - LA Stories - Vinyl Record Sleeve Joe La Barbera

    World Travelers

    Joe La Barbera’s energetic touch and masterful soloing has established him as not only a giant in, but a living master of the music. Joe La Barbera is best known for his recordings and live performances with the trio of…

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  • Sam First Records - LA Stories - Vinyl Record Sleeve Josh Nelson 1

    LA Stories

    Born and raised in Southern California, pianist/composer/bandleader Josh Nelson has performed and recorded with many of the world’s most respected musicians including Kurt Elling, Natalie Cole, Benny Golson and John Clayton. Nelson is also widely viewed as one of the most sought-after bandleaders on the west…

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  • Sam First Records - LA Stories - Vinyl Record Sleeve Justin Kauflin

    Live at Sam First

    At 36 years young, Justin Kauflin has already produced eight albums as a leader, appeared on 25+ albums as a sideman or guest artist, and recorded 48 original compositions for albums and film. It’s no surprise that Justin is both…

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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.