Paul Desmond, Frank Morgan, Charles McPherson, Sonny Rollins, ,Kenny Garrett, Michael Brecker, Miles Davis, Johnny Hodges, Frank Fontaine, Jimmy Roberts and John Handy, Ben Harper, James Taylor.
Saxophonist Sammie Roberts has been performing with numerous jazz musicians since the 1990's. In addition to jazz standards and ballads, his quartet also performs arrangements of popular blues, soul and funk tunes.
Sammie was raised on the East coast, mainly in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 16, he began playing the trumpet. As an adult he switched to his primary instrument-the alto saxophone. Shortly after, he began performing with small ensembles in various musical settings. In 1979, Sammie Relocated to Charleston South Carolina and studied with local musician tenor, soprano saxophonist Cecil Alston.
During the late 1980's, Sammie met legendary Be-bop saxophonist Frank Morgan and was inspired and encouraged to hone his skill along with his natural ability "Practice, practice, practice and more practice."
Since moving to Southern California in 1999 where he now resides, Sammie has maintained his passion for Jazz and elevated his playing to include "recording" artist with his debut release "My Voice" ...Living the Dream and performs various venues small and large alike.
Hey man, I missed you last night!!I'm back home with my moms for the month and I was hoping to see you last night and maybe gets some rubs in....maybe next week!
Take it easy,
Panga
Yo Sammie,
I miss you too kid! In the couple times that I met you, I got pretty attached to you. You got some great petting hands! I like to watch you play that horn too! You're dope. I'm hoping to come back to my mom's house soon and I'll get with you then! Hopefully very soon....:)
Love, Panga
Hi Sammie! Thanks for visiting my site! If you like my music and would like a copy, it's now available online where you can purchase it from CD Baby. Thanks again and happy new year!!
Peace
-Sparkle
