Sam Beaubien is a composer, musician, producer, audio engineer and music educator. He attended Wayne State University where he received his bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Master of Music Degree in Jazz Studies. He has recorded and collaborated with many artists including Eminem, Mayer Hawthorne, Mary J Blige, Wendell Harrison, Amp Fiddler, Dennis Coffey, Slum Village, Elzhi, and many others. He composed the theme song and music beds for WDET’s The Craig Fahle Show from 2011 through 2014, as well as the theme for Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson.

Beaubien is the founder and leader of the acclaimed ensemble, Will Sessions, a premier Detroit ensemble.

Sam’s Jams Live: Jon Dixon

Jon Dixon is a highly acclaimed Detroit-based producer and musician. With over two decades in the industry, he has become...

Sam’s Jams Live: Wendell Harrison

Wendell Harrison is a legendary jazz saxophonist hailing from Detroit. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has played...

Sam’s Jams Live: Kyle Hall

On this installment of Sam’s Jams Live, WDET’s Sam Beaubien sat down with Detroit electronic producer and DJ, Kyle Hall....

Detroit Techno Producer Carl Craig Discusses His Latest Art Installation

Last year, DIA Beacon, a contemporary art museum in New York, commissioned legendary Detroit techno producer Carl Craig to create a massive...

Between Takes: Detroit Musicians Celebrate George Clinton

Welcome to Between Takes; where artists and musicians tell stories about what happens behind the scenes. WDET’s Sam Beaubien has been...

Between Takes: Space is the Place for Sun Ra and John Sinclair

Welcome to Between Takes; where artists and musicians tell stories about what happens behind the scenes. WDET’s Sam Beaubien has been...

Between Takes: The Funk Brothers, The Jackson 5 and the 1967 Rebellion

Welcome to Between Takes; where artists and musicians tell stories about what happens behind the scenes. WDET’s Sam Beaubien has been...

Between Takes: McKinley Jackson and Marvin Gaye’s Enduring Friendship

Welcome to Between Takes; where artists and musicians tell stories about what happens behind the scenes. WDET’s Sam Beaubien has been...

Between Takes: Dennis Coffey Takes “Scorpio” to “Soul Train”

Welcome to Between Takes; where artists and musicians tell stories about what happens behind the scenes. WDET’s Sam Beaubien has been...

Between Takes: Jazz Fusion Reaches New Heights

Welcome to Between Takes; where artists and musicians tell stories about what happens behind the scenes. WDET’s Sam Beaubien has been...

Between Takes: How Motown Production Shaped Rodriguez’s “Cold Fact”

Welcome to Between Takes; where artists and musicians tell stories about what happens behind the scenes. WDET’s Sam Beaubien has been...

Between Takes: Phil Ranelin’s Vibes from the Tribe

Welcome to Between Takes; where artists and musicians tell stories about what happens behind the scenes. WDET’s Sam Beaubien has been...