Live Performances

Here's an excerpt from a wedding reception I played by in the Fall of 2013. 

Stella By Starlight is one of my favorite tunes to call in a jazz setting because of its beautiful melody, and its sophisticated chord progression.  This song is one of the more popular songs throughout jazz history and has been recorded and perform immensely by the greats of the past.

Brian Pavloff - Keys
Ben Das - Bass
Phil Stosberg - Drums

Stella By Starlight (trumpet solo)

Audio to the acoustic version of Grown Child from the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Njj1wpuwQ

Vocals: Sam Trump
Words & Music: B Forrest ©2014

Recorded @ The Coach House Chicago

Grown Child (feat. Sam Trump) acoustic version

Sam Trump & Acoustic Audile @ Constellation on 8.13.15

Sam Trump - Vocals/Ukulele
Alec Lehrman - Guitar
Joshua Griffin - Bass
Troni Dionne - Percussion
Kedgrick Pullums - Flute
Doug Rosenberg - Bass Clarinet


Really Love - D'Angelo | Live @ Constellation | 8.13.15

BJ the Chicago Kid "Church" (Cover)| ft. Sam Trump | #FFTL2016

Sam Trump Quintet @ The Jazz Showcase | 2.15.16

Sam Trump - Vocals/Flugelhorn
Brandon McGhee - Tenor Sax
Bill Cessna - Piano
Aaron Zachary - Bass
Xavier Breaker - Drums


My Funny Valentine - Sam Trump Quintet Live @ The Jazz Showcase | 2.15.16

"Brown Sugar Makes My Afro Blue"

Sam Trump - Lead Vocals/Trumpet
Erthe St. James - Background Vocals/Percussion
Charlie Coffeen - Keys/Synths
Jeff Swanson - Guitar
Gabriel Alston - Bass
Jerrel Johnson - Drums

Afro Blue/Brown Sugar - Live @ The Clipper 4.30.16

Acoustic Audile @ Untitled (Chicago)

Vocals - Sam Trump
Flute - Kedgrick Pullums
Bass Clarinet - Doug Rosenberg
Jeff Swanson - Guitar
Eli Namay - Bass
Zach Himelhoch - Percussion

Lucille - Anthony Hamilton (cover) @ Untitled 5.12.16

I love intimate crowds, where the audience is just as part of the show as you are. What gets us to that moment?? 

A lot of times its because of the setting. 
Sometimes its because of the people. 
But always, it's because of the vibe.

Live @ The Corner (The Promontory)| Nov 9, 2015

Sam Trump - Ukulele/Vocals
Alec Lehrman - Guitar/Vocals

"Be Thankful" [Excerpt] - Live @ The Corner

This song was NOT in the setlist, the music brought us here. 

Sam Trump Live! @ Untitled | 8.26.16

Sam Trump - Vocals/Trumpet
Erthe St. James - BGV's/Percussion
Marques Carroll - Trumpet
David Ben-Porat (DBP) - Trombone
Charlie Coffeen - Keys
Anders Nordstrom - Guitar
Josh Griffin - Bass
Deontè Brantley - Drums

Engineer: Catf!sh

Cool - Anthony Hamilton (cover)- Live @ Untitled | 8.26.16

Part of this month's residency at Untitled, here's a clip of us rocking an original funk tune of mine - Get On Up!

I wish there was video for this one, it was lit!

Sam Trump - Vocals/Solo Trumpet
Erthe St James - BGV's
Marques Carroll - Trumpet
David Ben-Porat - Trombone
Charlie Coffeen - Keys
Anders Nordstrom - Guitar
Joshua Griffin - Bass
Deontè Brantley - Drums

Get On Up - Sam Trump (Live @ Untitled 8.26.16)

Check out my trumpet solo on Sidewalk Chalk's song "Trapped" at the Montreal Jazz Festival 2017!

Download/Stream Sidewalk Chalk's 4th album AN ORCHID IS BORN on all music platforms!

Trumpet Solo on "Trapped" - Sidewalk Chalk @ Montreal Jazz Fest 4.4.17

Sam Thousand (formally known as Sam Trump) is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/writer, producer/composer and a 3Arts Recipient with 15+ years of experience in live performance art, curation, and self management. Since picking up the trumpet at age 7, his artistry has allowed him the opportunity to perform in all corners of North America as well as overseas.

Sam Thousand has become a fixture in Chicago’s music scene through various stages from the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park to a cozy nook in a low-lit speakeasy in Fulton Market. 
He has maintained years of performance residencies, and has curated special events from tributes to artist showcases. In addition to performing and curating, he has served as a booking manager to facilitate performance opportunities for other musicians. Sam Thousand is co-founder of multiple Chicago-based organizations, and is a business owner and entrepreneur. Everywhere he goes, he brings a sophistication that engages & uplifts.

Live Performances

@SamThousand