Wedding Reception•Reviewed on February 17, 2025•From Long Beach, CA
We were so lucky to have the Sam Graham Trio play at our wedding! Sam and his band were not only incredibly talented but also so lovely and friendly to work with. They absolutely nailed our entrance song—it was everything we hoped for and more!
Their song choices throughout the night were spot on, perfectly matching the vibe of our wedding . Whether it was setting the mood for the more intimate moments or getting people moving, they knew exactly what to play and when.
If you’re looking for a band that brings both exceptional musicianship and a great presence, we couldn’t recommend the Sam Graham Trio highly enough. They truly made our wedding feel so special!
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Thank you, Harry! It was absolutely our pleasure.
Review by Valerie C.
Wedding•Reviewed on September 20, 2024•From Marina del Rey, CA
Sam was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was responsive, friendly, and professional. We booked his jazz trio to play during our cocktail hour at our wedding. They arrived on time and performed admirably. Multiple guests commented that they loved the band. Thank you, Sam! We will certainly keep you in mind for future events.
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Thank you for your very kind review. We had a great time and would love to work with you again.
Review by Mathieu G.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on July 20, 2024•From Los Angeles, CA
Sam was simply amazing, from the initial booking to the performance, everything was perfect. Sam and his team have a great song repertoire and selection.
They gave our wedding the atmosphere we really wanted, with warm music and vocals.
Would recommend 100%!!
Review by Katie K.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on May 22, 2024•From Dana Point, CA
Review by Jennifer M.
Fundraiser•Reviewed on May 20, 2024•From Altadena, CA
This is the second time we've used Sam for one of our events and the trio never disappoints. The music is excellent and provided the perfect ambience for our school gala. They show up on time, they're easy to work with and they sound great. I will go back to them repeatedly!
Review by Candace Q.
Private Party•Reviewed on December 30, 2023•From Newport Beach, CA
These guys were sensational! Even better than I anticipated. So grateful for their professionalism and how easy they were to work with. I will definitely hire them for my next event. Thank you to the Sam Graham Trio!
Review by Linsey Reyes R.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on October 23, 2023•From Glendale, CA
We hired Sam to play at my grandfather's 85th birthday brunch this past weekend at Oakmont Country Club and he did a wonderful job! He was very responsive to all of my emails and questions! He showed up on time and ready to play! He really did a great job overall and really created a fun joyful vibe at the event! I will be using Sam again in the future!
Review by Jennifer M.
Event•Reviewed on March 26, 2023•From Altadena, CA
Consummate professionals! Sam and his band were absolutely fantastic. They arrived early, set up quickly and played the perfect mix of ambient background music. However, if you're a jazz fan like me, it was also great to be able to just sit and listen to their excellent work. The musicians were top notch and when they were done, they also cleared the stage quickly. They provided the music for our fundraiser auction and they were fantastic.
Review by Michelle P.
Community Event•Reviewed on March 19, 2023•From Beaumont, CA
Oh my! The Sam Graham Trio is just what the doctor ordered! We wanted entertainment for a chill, classy night of jazz for ur Jazz and wine mingle and the Sam Graham Trio hit the mark. They were on time, professional, and incredibly talented. My guests did not want to let them leave and insisted that I bring them back in the future for another perfect evening of jazz. Highly recommend!
Review by Leitra J.
Wedding•Reviewed on September 25, 2022•From Encinitas, CA
They were everything we could have wanted from a wedding jazz band. So professional and friendly not to mention beautiful and easy listening music that really elevated the space.
Will absolutely be booking for any future parties.
Review by michael z.
Private Party•Reviewed on September 18, 2022•From Long Beach, CA
The trio provided a performance that my group highly enjoyed. They were the best and many now want to hire them for their functions. Very Satisfied with their outstanding show.
Review by David G.
Private Party•Reviewed on May 20, 2022•From Los Angeles, CA
Sam was an amazing artist who came prepared and gave a great show. Highly recommended!
Review by Stephen P.
Mardi Gras Party•Reviewed on March 2, 2022•From Palm Springs, CA
The trio was superb! Rave reviews from customers! Would hire them anytime!
Review by Saul C.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on February 7, 2022•From Long Beach, CA
Sam and his band members were outstanding, both musically, professionally, and personally. Sam was very communicative in the lead up to the event and all three members were very flexible with the schedule of the event. Excellent musicians to boot! Highly recommended and would not hesitate to hire Sam and his trio again in the future.
Review by Kelly L.
Christmas Party•Reviewed on January 11, 2022•From Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Sam Graham was an amazing musician. He plays beautifully, skillfully, and with great spunk! We were originally supposed to be outside; however, it was raining hard that day and we moved our cocktail hour inside. Sam was extremely flexible, brought his equipment from the event room our cocktail hour was in, to the dining room where our dinner was held. He wasn’t too loud over any event, but you could hear his talent coming through the conversation. Beautiful job Sam! Would refer him over and over again!
Review by Dave W.
Club Event•Reviewed on September 20, 2021•From Long Beach, CA
I could not be happier about hiring the Sam Graham Trio for my club's special outdoor event. All day long -- and even the next day -- I was getting compliments on how well their music created the perfect ambiance for a fun event. As a classical musician myself (for the last 58 years), I really appreciated their innate musicality and ensemble. Sam was very professional and accommodating to deal with, too. I'm so glad I found them here on The Bash!
Review by joseph s.
Holiday Party•Reviewed on December 3, 2018•From Pasadena, CA
This trio was fantastic! Completely professional. The music choice was perfect for our event. They knew when to lay back and when to swell. Excellent variety of tunes: traditional jazz as well as contemporary songs done with cool jazz stylings. We received many compliments from our guests about our band choice. We couldn't be happier. We highly recommend the Sam Graham Trio.
Review by Luke M.
Wedding•Reviewed on August 31, 2015•From Crestline, CA
We hired the Sam Graham Trio to perform at the cocktail hour and the first hour of the reception at my wedding, and we LOVED him. I'm a big jazz fan -- particularly in the style of Barney Kessel/Ray Brown/Shelley Manne -- so having them was like a dream come true for me. They played a beautiful and swinging version of "Rainbow Connection" for the father-daughter dance, and they even backed me and let me sing a song to my wife. Sam has a warm, gentle voice and a very accessible playing style on guitar. They did a great job, and I'd recommend the trio to anyone who wants a relaxed, sophisticated, non-cheesy jazz vibe to their wedding or any other event.
Review by Meisha B.
Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on March 8, 2010•From Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
The Sam Graham Trio was absolutely fabulous! We hired them for our wedding to play during the cocktail hour and part of the reception. The guests loved them and several asked for Sam's business card. They were professional, friendly, accommodating and prompt(despite a far drive and rainstorm). Their musical selection was perfect and I would hire them again in heartbeat. Having a live band was such an amazing way to do something different than just having a DJ. Thanks Sam, you're the best!!!
Review by Cinnia F.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on July 27, 2017•From Los Angeles, CA
Sam Graham Trio brought their A Game to the Los Angeles Downtown News Best of Downtown Summer Soiree.They were timely, accommodating well dressed and upbeat.
Most parties seem to hire DJs. so the Sam Graham Trio was an element of surprise and delight. Some brief speeches that needed to be made and they seamlessly faded so that portion could start on time. I was very happy with the playlist they put together. They are skilled musicians and confident performers. Guests commented on how much they enjoyed having live music. Load in/strike was smooth. I hope to have an occasion to hire them again. The entire experience was first rate.
Review by Linda D.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on December 18, 2018•From Culver City, CA
Sam, Jon & Richard were great! They showed up on time, accommodated our requests and made our event come to life! Sam also sang a few songs and that added a nice mixture to their lineup. Very professional and easy going. I would highly recommend them for corporate events.
Review by Dan C.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on November 20, 2015•From Los Angeles, CA
Super satisfied with the Sam Graham Trio. We hired SGT recently for a fancy cocktail party. They were easy, kind, prompt, an overall pleasure and sounded great. Would definitely want to work with them again.
Review by Krista C.
Private Party•Reviewed on January 17, 2017•From San Pedro, CA
Sam and his trio (Sam, Richard, and John) couldn't have created a better experience for our party -- they communicated clearly in advance, arrived exactly on time, played perfect music for our party for the agreed-upon time, and were friendly and easy to chat with as a bonus. Don't hesitate to hire them for your event, they will exceed your expectations without a doubt!
Review by Christy C.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on May 28, 2018•From Pasadena, CA
Sam and his band are amazing! So many people said they were great! They even figured out a way to play a requested song for us that was not usually a part of their repertoire! This band takes real pride in their work and it shows! Hire the Sam Graham Trio, you will not be disappointed! We will be hiring them again for sure! There is just no substitute for live music! These guys are the real deal! Incredible! The party wouldn’t have been the same without them!!!!
Review by Lauren V.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on October 18, 2017•From Los Angeles, CA
I couldn't be happier with my experience with the Sam Graham trio. Not only are they extremely talented musicians-- they are also prompt, professional, and were very responsive in the days leading up to our event. Our guests enjoyed their performance throughout the night, and they expertly put together a set list that encompassed exactly what I requested. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented & accommodating jazz trio!
