Sam’s Jams: Flying Lotus’ Spontaneous and Takashi
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Sam Beaubien is a musician, producer, educator, and composer from Detroit. He attended Wayne State University, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Master's Degree in Jazz Studies. As an educator, Beaubien has taught music, composition, and audio engineering to children and adults across the Detroit region. He founded the acclaimed ensemble Will Sessions and quickly gained renown as a sought-after producer and musician in Detroit. Will Sessions boasts an impressive discography, collaborating with icons across various Detroit music genres.
Beaubien's work has been featured on tracks with Slum Village, J Dilla, Amp Fiddler, Mahogani Music, De La Soul, Phife Dawg, Little Brother, Danny Brown, Dennis Coffey, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, KRS-One, and many others. His deep knowledge of Detroit music and its history led to his role as Creative Producer and Engineer at WDET Detroit Public Radio, where he has earned over ten broadcast awards. Additionally, he composes advertisements for major auto manufacturers in Detroit such as Chrysler, Ford, and GM, and has contributed to national spots with DJ Khaled and many other corporate clients.
His compositions have been featured in popular media including the video game Grand Theft Auto V, ESPN's 30 for 30 podcast, and TV shows on Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, and Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.
Sam’s Jams: Connie Laverne, “Can’t Live Without You”
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Jazz at DTE’s Beacon Park Concert Series Kicks Off This Friday
Jazz at DTE's Beacon Park concert series kicks off this Friday, May 17th at 7p.m. The first concert will feature two bands from the...
Sam’s Jams: Hudson People, “Trip To Your Mind”
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Sam’s Jams: Karin Krog, “The Meaning Of Love”
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Sam’s Jams: Alice Clark, “Don’t You Care”
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Sam’s Jams: Little Beaver – Concrete Jungle
Willie Hale (AKA Little Beaver) is a funk and soul guitarist from Arkansas. He got his start as a session...
Sam’s Jams: Mary Clark – Take Me I’m Yours
Singer Mary Clark released the song “Take Me I’m Yours” in 1980 as a single on the New York record label...
Sam’s Jams: The Jackson Sisters – I Believe In Miracles
The Jackson Sisters (not to be confused with the Cincinnati Jackson Sister, nor the siblings to American Soul Group, The Jackson Five)...
Paramita Sound Moves From West Village to 1515 Broadway
Paramita Sound is known not only as a record store, but also as a space to showcase some of Detroit’s...
Sam’s Jams: Je Ne Bois Pas Beaucoup – Les Ya Toupas du Zaire
ARTIST: Les Ya Toupas du Zaire (The Ya Toupas of Zaire) SONG: Je ne bois pas beaucoup (I Don’t Drink...
Sam’s Jams: Joe Bataan – Latin Lover
Mestizo was released in 1980 by Joe Battan, an African American-Filipino Latino Soul musician from New York. Bataan was influenced...