With a Master's degree in vocal performance from New York University and an adjunct faculty position, a Bachelor's degree in professional music from Berklee College of Music, and a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University, saying Sam has diverse interests is putting it lightly. It is his wide range of interests that allows Sam the versatility to bridge the gap between classic jazz music and pop. Sam's love of the American Songbook started at a very young age listening to the great crooners like Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole, and Sammy Davis Jr. with his grandpap. This early music education nurtured Sam's love of the great American composers like Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Harold Arlen which became the backbone of Sam's vocal repertoire. He also began studying piano at age 6. His ecletic interests led him to study vocal pedagogy and Classical/Broadway music while pursuing his Master's in vocal performance at NYU. Sam's musical diversity sets him apart from other musicians. While creating his own eclectic style, he also strives to preserve timeless American Standards, making them fresh for all generations. Sam's debut EP features a mix of classic jazz and contemporary music. The album has a minor, sultry feel utilizing elements from swing music, jazz fusion, and classic crooning. It features selections from the American Songbook as well as a fresh take on a Leonard Cohen tune. Sam's singing which is reminiscent of the great crooners of the big band era creates a unique dichotomy with the smooth jazz grooves beneath him. It's the perfect blend of the classic and the contemporary.