Dewey Sampson Quartet at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Dewey Sampson Quartet*Happy Hour Free Concert Series* featuring Dewey Sampson Quartet Dewey Sampson began his musical journey with classical violin before teaching himself bass in high school. He fell in love with jazz while attending Jackson State University, soaking up records and live music in clubs. His first professional gig came around 1960 in Jackson, Mississippi. After earning a music degree and serving in the militarywhere he connected with jazz musicians in Germanyhe spent 16 years in Atlanta, performing with jazz greats like James Moody, Freddy Cole, and Duke Pearson. A planned move to New York in 1988 was detoured when a visit to family in New Orleans turned into a long-term stay, where he played with Teddy Riley, Phamous Lambert, and Ellis Marsalis.Known for his versatility, Sampson easily shifts between traditional and modern jazz...

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Dewey Sampson Quartet*Happy Hour Free Concert Series* featuring Dewey Sampson Quartet Dewey Sampson began his musical journey with classical violin before teaching himself bass in high school. He fell in love with jazz while attending Jackson State University, soaking up records and live music in clubs. His first professional gig came around 1960 in Jackson, Mississippi. After earning a music degree and serving in the militarywhere he connected with jazz musicians in Germanyhe spent 16 years in Atlanta, performing with jazz greats like James Moody, Freddy Cole, and Duke Pearson. A planned move to New York in 1988 was detoured when a visit to family in New Orleans turned into a long-term stay, where he played with Teddy Riley, Phamous Lambert, and Ellis Marsalis.Known for his versatility, Sampson easily shifts between traditional and modern jazz. He later lived in Belgium and Burundi before returning to New Orleans, where he now gigs regularly and remains dedicated to teaching. As he puts it, To play music is a joy in itself. Its the freedom to express yourself. Its a thing you dont retire from, you keep learning.The performance features:Dewey Sampson - bassBryce Eastwood -saxophoneDavid Hensen - drumsGovane Santos - guitarDoors: 4:30 pmShow: 5 - 6 pmYou can see these shows every Wednesday in person or by streaming on Snug Harbor Facebook page.This is a free performance with no ticketing. Seating is on a first come-first served basis.Restaurant is Open 5pm - 11pm for dinner after show

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