REVIEW: Quite Frankly: Introducing Sam Hirsh – Jazz Weekly

April 15, 2020

By George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Pianist Sam Hirsh debuts on this trio/quartet album of mostly originals with the team of John Webber/b, Kevin Kanner/dr and guest Ralph Moore/ts. Hirsh has a nice swinging pulse to his playing, bopping hard on the shuffling “No C!” and bluesy to the hip “Quite Frankly”. Read the full … Read More

REVIEW: Sam Hirsh Quite Frankly – Making A Scene!

February 18, 2020

By Jim Hynes, Making a Scene! Pianist, composer and educator Sam Hirsh makes his debut as a bandleader with  Quite Frankly,  recorded to celebrate the pianist’s thirtieth birthday and tenth year as a staple musician in the jazz scene in Los Angeles.  Joined by a bicoastal cadre of world-class improvisers, Hirsh introduces a set of original tunes inspired … Read More

NEW RELEASE: Sam Hirsh’s Debut “Quite Frankly” is out February 7, 2020

January 10, 2020

Sam Hirsh Releases Quite Frankly, His Stunning Debut Album as a Bandleader, on February 7th Renowned Tenor Saxophonist Ralph Moore Featured Pianist, composer and educator Sam Hirsh is pleased to release Quite Frankly, his debut album as a bandleader, out February 7th.  The album was recorded to celebrate the pianist’s thirtieth birthday and tenth year … Read More