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Sam Platt Trio – Band Schedule and Contact Information

Tagline: Jazz guy, drummer, drum cymbal collector recording engineer, proud poppa

Description:

Sam found his uncle's drums and cymbals in his attic when he was 5. “I still have his K's and his 1936 Pioneer bass drum. That started my love of great sounding instruments.” Began band and jazz band in 5th grade and became a “working drummer” with his dad's country band. He has never stopped playing, and exploring the possibilities of the drumset. His first tour in Europe was in 1986 and several tours followed. Then teaching jazz at the Chopin School of Music in Warsaw Poland. Recording music and composing for commercials, jazz and experimental drumset pieces.

Platt has played jazz with Bob Brookmeyer, Micheal Urbaniak, Matthew Garrison, Chris Cheek, Seamus Blake, Doug Talley, Milt Abel, Nathan Granner. Rock bands include Hadacol, Pendergast, Expassionates, Kristie Stremel, The Naughty Pines, The Sunflower Colonels, and Kasey Rausch.

Genres: Jazz

 

Upcoming Performances

Fri - June 5, 2026 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM @ Temporary Venue: Parade, Festival, other location, see event details (Jazoo!) -

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132
Performance schedule not posted