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Sam Peoples, Jr. is a jazz pianist in San Francisco. He is known for his contributions to the jazz community and cultural history of San Francisco's Fillmore District, often referred to as the "Harlem of the West."[1] Sam Peoples Jr. is the son of Sammy Peoples Sr., a notable figure in the city's jazz scene during its heyday[2][3].
Peoples has been featured in events such as the Fillmore Jazz Festival[4] and the Flower Piano festival at the San Francisco Botanical Garden[5], where he performs with the Sam Peoples Trio[6] and the Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors.[7] Peoples Jr. has been active in the music scene for several decades. "Sam has played and performed with Oscar Brown Jr., Julian Preister, Sonny Simmons, Lee Hester, and Stanley Willis", [8][9] and continues to revive the jazz art form in the area.[7]
Sam Peoples Jr. has been active in both performing live[10] and contributing to educational events[11] that highlight the history and evolution of jazz in San Francisco as well as the history of African American segregation in San Francisco.[12]
In addition to his work in festivals, Peoples Jr. also collaborates with other artists and musicians in local venues, bringing a blend of jazz standards and original compositions to the stage. Sam Peoples Jr.'s music career in San Francisco is rooted in the city's jazz history, making him a notable figure in preserving and promoting this musical tradition.
References
- ^ "Harlem of the West: The San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Era". Bolinas Museum. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Harlem of the West: The San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Era". Mechanics' Institute. December 31, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Vainshtein, Annie (February 11, 2020). "Reliving the Fillmore's jazz boom with 'Harlem of the West'". Datebook. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Fillmore Jazz Festival - July 6-7, San Francisco". Fillmore Jazz Festival. Retrieved July 26, 2024.[failed verification]
- ^ "SF's "Flower Piano" Festival is Back September 17-21". San Francisco. Funcheap. September 17, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Sam Peoples Jr. Flower Piano Golden Gate Park". Art Department. UC Santa Cruz. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "The Quest to Revive San Francisco's Fillmore Jazz Scene". Mosaic Records Daily Jazz Gazette 2010-July 2021. December 11, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Harlem of the West: The San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Era". Mechanics' Institute. December 31, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Harlem of the West: The San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Era". Museum of the African Diaspora. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Sam Peoples And Lynne Billig Piano/vocal Jazz at Barracuda Japanese Restaurant, October 19". San Francisco. Jazz Near You. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ @citizenfilm (June 6, 2024). "A night for the history books at the @aaaculturecomplex! The whole audience was inspired by esteemed guests Lewis Watts and Sam Peoples at our recent screening of "Harlem of the West, Then and Now," Citizen Film's collaboration with @sfaahcs. Thank you to all who attended and supported this special event ❤️". Retrieved July 26, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ Heigl, Alex (July 5, 2022). "SFCM Faculty Speak on the Soul of San Francisco's Music Scene". San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Retrieved July 26, 2024.