Sam Javitch Quartet - People and Places; Seven Tracks of Jazz Artistry From the Piano Playing Composer and Band Leader
Photo courtesy of Sam Javitch Sam Javitch is a jazz musician and composer who has just released his second album People and Places . The New York City native has been performing jazz since the age of eleven. Sam attended the NYU School for Improvised Music, earned an Honors Bachelor degree in Jazz from William Paterson University, and a Masters in Jazz Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. He has studied with a host of notable jazz pianists including Mulgrew Miller, and he has performed at a wide array of New York area venues. “I learned how much effort and perseverance it takes to turn a musical idea into a reality. There isn’t some button you can push or a lever to pull, but when it’s done, it is one of the most gratifying feelings in the world.” In 2014, Javitch released his debut recording, Train to Nowhere , which included six original solo piano compositions. People and Places , his sophomore album, represents his debut as a band leader. The album contains seven ne
