Sam First - Jazz Club & Bar

4.6(184)
6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, United States
5
Bars & Pubs
Age category 18+

Facilities

Bar

Delivery

Reservable

Serves beer

Serves wine

Cocktails

Good for groups

Accepts credit cards

Accept debit cards

NFC Payments

Free parking lot

Paid parking lot

Free street parking

Opening hours

Tuesday

18:00 - 23:00

Wednesday

18:00 - 23:00

Thursday

18:00 - 23:00

Friday

18:00 - 23:00

Saturday

18:00 - 23:00

Weather for today

Partly cloudy

17°C

Overcast

Today

Overcast

17 — 19°C

Sun

Partly Cloudy

16 — 19°C

Mon

Mist

16 — 19°C

Additional conditions

Sunrise

06:01

Sunset

19:59

Max wind

15.5 km/h

Uv Index

2.7

Description

Sam First - Jazz Club & Bar is a unique venue for jazz lovers, offering an intimate atmosphere without a traditional stage, bringing musicians and audiences together. The acoustic excellence of the room, backed by one of the most prized Yamaha C7x pianos in Los Angeles, provides an unforgettable sound experience.

The club presents a wide selection of local and national jazz artists, from modern to traditional jazz. Plus, carefully selected craft cocktails, local beers and wines round out the musical experience.

With limited seating (only 35 per performance), each concert becomes an intimate, exclusive experience.

Reviews

★4.6(184)
avatarKaren Garzón4 months agoWhat a fantastic spot! I love the decor—it’s got such a unique charm. The drinks are excellent, and the music creates an incredible atmosphere. You’d never guess you’re right next to the airport; this place feels like stepping into another era. They open at 6 PM, so if you have a layover at LAX, it’s the perfect spot for a quick drink and some great jazz. Only 10 min walking from terminal 1.
avatarWendy Norman6 months agoFantastic small intimate jazz bar. Loved the location...a few minutes via a cab from the airport hotel I stayed in overnight. Loved the two drinks I had...barman Pablo recommendation was perfect. The entertainment SO fantastic...female lead on piano with her original music. Well worth visiting and enjoying a relaxed, classy evening of music and friendly companionship.
avatarJeff Mayes4 months agoAs a frequent attendee of Sam First, I’ve come to appreciate the occasional good performances. Sadly, the overall experience is marred by poor management. The service can be slow and inattentive, the enforcement of guest standards arbitrary, the food sub-par, and the atmosphere often feels more awkward than intimate. Indeed, without the performers' own followers, the attendance would occasionally be quite low. With better leadership, this place could be remarkable. What makes the mismanagement even more concerning is that it operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity, meaning the club isn’t privately owned but exists for the benefit of the community. Given managent likely took this nonprofit route after struggling to run the club profitably, hoping for donations and public grants, one would expect a stronger commitment to its mission and public. The lack of accountability is troubling—poor management doesn’t just affect the audience and musicians, but also undermines the club’s charitable purpose.

Where are we?

6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, United States

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