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About Me

I am a bassist and composer, and I love music. Playing, writing, creating, and listening to music is my life. I have recently relocated to Portland, OR from New York City and I am looking forward to playing with great new people. I enjoy playing almost all styles of music on electric and upright bass. I lead my own group, which performs the original tunes featured here. I hope that through my own music I can share some of the beauty, joy and inspiration that I find all around me.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/2/2006
Band Website: samhowardmusic.com
Band Members: "OUT TONIGHT" NOW ON SALE @ CDBABY and iTunes!
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SAM HOWARD: Out Tonight

New instrumental music hand-tailored to fit the curves in your life.

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Current Portland Lineup includes:
SAM HOWARD- Electric and Upright Bass
RUSS KLEINER- Drums
CHRIS MOSLEY- Guitar

NYC artists on recordings include:
WOODY QUINN- guitar, SAM HOWARD- bass, RUSS KLEINER- drums, NOAH PENN- drums, MYK FREEDMAN- lap steel, KENJI SHINAGAWA- guitar, KEVIN RUSSELL- saxophone, BRIAN ROBERTSON- keys
Influences: Ray. John Scofield. Bob Marley. Bill Frisell. Charles Mingus. Hank Senior. Herbie Hancock. Willie Nelson. Otis Redding. Oz Noy. Duke. Muddy Waters. Meters. Monk. The Band. Thomas Mapfumo. Tony Scherr & Jenny Scheinman. MMW. John Hartford. So many others. New York. Nashville. The Northwest. All my wonderful and inspirational friends and colleagues. Books. The open road. Trees, Mountains, Streams, Lakes and Oceans.
Sounds Like: Soul & Rock rhythm and energy + Jazz & Free Music harmony and creativity + Country & Roots grit and honesty.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Portland or Bust

Portland baby, Portland!After a visit to OR, I came to the conclusion that nowhere else on earth is the air so fresh, the earth so green, the music so good and the beer so delicious. So, I'm packing ...
Posted by Sam Howard on Thu, 01 May 2008 09:15:00 PST

Its been a good run.

Well folks, I’ve decided that after four years slugging it out here in NYC that the time has come for me to move on. I can’t put words to how grateful I am for all the wonderful memories ...
Posted by Sam Howard on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:08:00 PST

Gettin Down & Dirty

I would like to wish everyone a bountiful 2008.2007 was one of the best years ever with the release of my album, an awesome new job at the Brooklyn Guitar School, my brother's safe return, my other br...
Posted by Sam Howard on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:52:00 PST

CD RELEASE PARTAY!!!!

Howdy All,Really excited for the CD Release show! It's at a really cool old theatre w/ a sweet stage and awesome vintage movie theatre seats (the velour covered springy ones). There is a lobby area ...
Posted by Sam Howard on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:15:00 PST

NEW TUNES!

Hey All!So, here's a sampler of tunes from the new album. Which is on it's way! I'm very excited and hope to have a RELEASE PARTY scheduled within a few days. We're hoping for the 2nd half of April...
Posted by Sam Howard on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:48:00 PST

Renovation and a New Record on the Way!

Howdy,So, I'm almost there with the record. The tracks sound hot, and the guys sound amazing, I just have to finalize the logistics. The album is comprised of original tunes and features:Woody Quinn...
Posted by Sam Howard on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:22:00 PST