Small Art Music Projects Presents:
Since 2005, SAMP has presented concerts of innovative new music featuring partner ensembles lead by Bassist/Composer/Artistic Director Matt Small and internationally recognized guest artists.
SAMP has received major funding awards supporting its partner ensembles which
have been presented by major concert presenters and intimate venues, such as:
Carnegie Hall, Davies Symphony Hall, the de Young Museum, ODC Theater,
Yoshi’s, and numerous other major venues throughout the
San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.
The Crushing Spiral Ensemble: Matt Small (bass / composer), Steve Blum (piano), Michael Pinkham (drums), Steve Adams (sax), Chris Grady (trumpet), Sheldon Brown (sax).
The Crushing Spiral Ensemble with special guest Sandeep Das (tabla / composer), Matt Small (bass / composer), Kymry Esainko (piano), Steve Adams (reeds), Chris Grady (trumpet), Sheldon Brown (reeds).
Matt Small's Chamber Ensemble: Matt Small (bass / composer), Paula Dreyer (piano), Sarah Zaharako (violin), Rachel Condry (clarinet), Micah McClain (drums), Steve Adams (reeds).
The Crushing Spiral Ensemble: Matt Small (bass), Sheldon Brown (sax), Steve Adams (sax), Chris Grady (trumpet), Jeff Marrs (drums).
The Crushing Spiral Ensemble with special guest Sandeep Das (tabla / composer), Matt Small (bass / composer), Kymry Esainko (piano), Steve Adams (reeds), Chris Grady (trumpet), Sheldon Brown (reeds).