Alternate Take: Celebrating the year of Alice Coltrane
This year marks a special celebration at the Coltrane Home in New York, honoring The Year of Alice. The tribute...
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 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...