Sam Glaser tours internationally to over fifty cities a year as a performer, composer, educator and cantorial soloist. Considered one of the top ten Jewish artists in the U.S. by Moment Magazine and an ASCAP Award winner, Sams music has become part of the fabric of Jewish life in communities nationwide. Among the many recordings of his compositions are the best-selling CDs Presence, The Bridge, Kol Bamidbar, Across the River, A Day in the Life and Hineni. Sam received a BS in Business and Music from the University of Colorado, as well as having attended Berkelee College of Music and the UCLA Film Scoring Program. He has served as Executive Director of the Jewish Music Commission, Music Coordinator for the Univ. of Judaism, Producer of the American Jewish Song Festival and Musical Director of the Brandeis-Bardin Institute.
In his cutting-edge recording studio, Glaser Musicworks, Sam scores for film, television and radio and produces albums for a wide variety of recording artists. Sam has served as a cantorial soloist in synagogues worldwide and is a teacher of classes on Jewish topics, including the popular weekly workshop Seasons of Joy which he teaches every Monday Night in Los Angeles. He is active in the Coalition for Advancement of Jewish Education, is a fellow of the Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity and was a Jewish Big Brother for seven years. Sam lives in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles with his wife Shira and children Max, Jesse and Sarah.
Good morning Sam, You are the head and not the tail, you are blessed coming in and going out. You are blessed at everything you set your hand to. Love, Peggy
BRIAN BENDER & THE WORLD BEATNIKS - "Urban Jungle" Original Reggae, Funk, Afrobeat, Calypso, Samba, Second Line compositions.
With special guests: Eric Krasno (Soulive, Lettuce) Adam Deitch (John Scofield, Lettuce) Charles Neville (Neville Brothers) Jose Gonzalez (Bando Criollo) Backa Niang (Gokhi-Bi System)
BRIAN BENDER & LITTLE SHOP OF HORAS- "Eyn Velt" Original and traditional Jewish melodies blended with Latin, Caribbean, African and Middle Eastern rhythms.
With special guests: Frank London (Klezmatics, Hasidic New Wave) Alicia Svigals (Klezmatics, Mikveh) Stuart Brotman (Brave Old World) Charles Neville (Neville Brothers) Grant Smith (Klezmer Conservatory Band) Raquy Danziger (Raquy & The Cavemen)
Hey Sam! I hope you're enjoying the chagim. May the new year bring you good health, happiness, true peace and all you wish for. All the best from Israel, Nomi
Hey Sam -
I just dropped by to let you know that I have uploaded a photo slide show and a clip to my site. The clip is called "Da" (Know), a beautiful song of hope - we all need that at this time! All the best from Israel, Nomi
