Emerging Artist Series Sam Russo

Drummer Sam Russo with Arsen Nalbandian-piano and Ellis Green-bass

Sam Russo is a jazz drumset player from the Phoenix area. Under the direction of Dom Moio and Lewis Nash, he holds a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance from Arizona State University. Sam has had the great privilege of performing with both Dick Oatts and Jim McNeely with the ASU Concert Jazz Band, as well as both Harold Mabern and Joel Frahm as a part of his ASU Jazz Combo. He’s also performed a number of times with Jane Monheit, Bruce Forman, Howard Alden, Gunhild Carling, Billy Stritch, Mike Kocour, Nick Manson, Eric Rasmussen, Jeff Libman and many others. He can be seen performing frequently around the Valley at an assortment of restaurants, jazz clubs and other events.