Sam Braysher

Jazz Saxophonist

Welcome to the website of London-based alto saxophonist Sam Braysher.

Sam’s new album, his third as a band leader, was released in June 2024. Featuring an all-star London rhythm section and special guest vocalist Sara Dowling, That’s Him: The Music of Kurt Weill showcases fresh arrangements of lesser known works by the fascinating German-American composer, whose songs straddle the worlds of jazz, European classical music, musical theatre and opera.

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“delightful and surprising”
Dave Gelly, The Observer
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“Braysher’s cool, modernist twist on old songs is just superb”
Simon Adams, Jazz Journal
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“utterly swinging, with the restraint that comes from complete self-assurance, and hip as a New York minute”
Eddie Myer, Jazz Views

Latest news

The music of Harold Arlen

Looking forward to playing songs by Harold Arlen this Sunday 18 May in the intimate basement space of the Green Note in Camden.Tickets here.I’ll be joined by Sam Watts on piano and Jack Garside on bass and we’ll be playing some well known hits and some…

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Belfast/Dublin trio tour

Looking forward to bringing a trio to Belfast and Dublin in early May. It’s my first time playing in either of those places as a bandleader, so help me spread the word if anyone reading this happens to know anyone living there!I’ll be joined by a…

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South-West Trio Tour and other spring dates

I’m looking forward to playing some trio dates on a mini tour of South-Western England in February 2025. I’ll be joined by the award-winning Scottish double bassist Andrew Robb and first-call drummer Steve Brown (Scott Hamilton, Barry Harris) on drums and we’ll be playing my arrangements…

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