Photos
Sammy and Will Kennedy in LA
Friend/Mentor/Spiritual Brother
Will has done so much to assist me in LA
He is a quality human being who is a fantastic musician
Grammy winning Contemporary Jazz Legend(Yellowjackets)
Sammy with Billy Hart in NYC- Friend/Mentor/unique Artist
Billy’s guidance brought my playing to a new level
I am grateful to him for that, he is the man
You are required to get at least one CD he is on…..NOW!
Sammy with Steve Gadd in LA
The man who inspired me to love the straight eighth note
I had wanted to meet him for years
He is as nice as he is talented, great cat
Sammy K & David Garibaldi
Sheila E & Sammy K
Sammy with Kirsten M at NAMM in LA
Artist Relations Manager Zildjian West
Kirsten is a wonderful person who really knows cymbals
She has been a great help to me, Thanks Kirsten
Sammy with Lucy Lawless during one of her sold out shows in LA-she is such a wonderful person, and a real joy to work with
Lucy, Ted Perlman and Sammy
Dave Roe (Johnny Cash), Travis Howard and Sammy
Eddie Bayers Nashville Studio legend and Sammy K
Sammy with R&B diva Pheobe Snow
after gig together at the Bottom Line in NYC
Pheobe and I had a wonderful time hanging after the show
She is really an interesting person, and funny!
Sammy & Michelle Jacoby-Executive assistant to the President of REMO Inc-Michelle took care of me for several years in Aritst Relations-she is a pro-and one of the finest human beings I have ever met-I am honored to know her.
Sammy with my man JV Collier- Bassist for Bruce Hornsby, The Pointer Sisters and more!
Sammy with Pete Christleib-Tonight Show/LA studios
at session together in LA
Sammy with Jazz Saxophone Legend Jimmy Heath
after gig together at Indianapolis Jazz Festival
Sammy with Oneida James-LA bassist(Joe Cocker)
recording together at Sunset Sound Hollywood
man can Oneida groove-make sure you check her out
Sammy with one of the Laker Girls
Some gigs are just more fun than others
Sammy and Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Great guy to hang with, had us all laughing
Sammy, Mike Daniels, & Rick G
Mike was my first Drum Set teacher/mentor/and I am still stealing licks from him!
He inspired me to embrace the pocket, and to lead my own bands
Rick is my brother from another mother & a fantastic bass player
Jeff Moehle, Vance Okraszew, & Sammy K – My Kalamazoo Homies
Sammy with Tim Froncek-Teacher/Friend/Mentor
Tim taught me how to kick a big band musically
He is a great cat to hang with….funny guy!!!!
Woody Herman Alum/Grand Valley State University
Sammy and Keith Hall
Friend/Spiritual Brother
Fantastic musician who plays drums
I steal riffs from him to this day, don’t tell him!
Sammy with J T Madden/Mentor/friend
great cat to hang with, funny and smart
talented composer and arranger
Associate Director of Bands
Director of the Spartan Marching Band
Director of Spartan Brass
Michigan State University
Sammy & Amy Cook recording at Sunset Sound, Hollywood
Amy is a wonderful Artist
a joy to create music with
a unique and wonderful soul
Sammy and ‘Uncle’ Freddy G – Mentor/Drummer/Uncle by proxie
I practiced on his drums all through high school
He was always there to offer a suggestion when I would struggle
Sammy & Chantelle Barry-vocalist-
after gig in LA
strong voice and a real sweetheart
Sammy K & Vic the Brick
The heart and soul of D’Haene
Bobby D, Sammy K & Rick G
Maybe if the record sells, we can afford last names
Sammy, Keith Hall, Jeff Moehle,
WMU brothers in the groove
Great guys, burning players
You must check them out they are serious
Sammy on the set of The Wayne Brady Show
before a performance with Travis Howard
Sammy with Michael Camacho
Mentor/friend/kindered spirit
wonderful swinging vocalist
pure joy to play music with
Sammy & Rick G in NYC
He is a wonderful bassist, my best friend,
we learned to play music together
I have known him since we were five years old
Ray Bardani calls us the “Mack Truck” rhythm brothers
ignorant, solid, non stop pulse…ya know…Rock and Roll!
Sammy with Johnny Brown after gig together in LA
Actor on “Good Times”/singer/ classy dude
Sammy with John Mueller in
Lubbock TX at the Buddy Holly Museum
John created the “Winter Dance Party” show that I play in
He is a wonderful performer, and the show has gained national acclaim
Sammy with Jay Richardson – The Big Bopper’s son
Great guy, fun to work with, always makes ya smile
He reminds you music is fun and laughing is good
Just don’t play Golden Tee Golf with him…..seriously
Sammy with Mona Tavakoli of Raining Jane
shooting Drum Circle DVD at Remo North Hollywood
Mona is a wonderful performer, and we make each other laugh constantly
also……she owes me money……if you see her…….get it for me!
Sammy & Michelle in REMO booth at NAMM 2007.
Sammy & Bruce Jacoby-Manager of Education REMO Inc-wonderful cat-it is an honor to be a part of his Educational Team at REMO-and he really is a solid person-that is why I like being at REMO so much-great products-even better people!
Sammy & Rich Redmond-two dynamic personalities in one photo! Rich is one of the few people that makes me look low energy-we are going to be doing clincs together-it will be a celebration of life and music.
Sammy & Abe Thomas-distributor for REMO India-a wonderful spirit-I can’t wait to go to India and work with him!
Sammy&Christine Stevens-the UpBeat Drum Circles team-Christine brought me in to the Recreational Drumming world-and is a great friend.
Sammy with Chris Hart-the Marketing Promotions Manager for REMO Inc-but MORE importantly-a super quality human being.
Sammy & Scott Docherty-wonderful dude-great musician-backstage at LA Sports Arena before Roberto Enrique performance
“Persee” Andrew Schnurr’s orchestrated perception concert in downtown LA. Drew’s music was nothing short of brilliant, and I really enjoyed being a part of his vision-and he MADE me play my whole Yamaha kit-which I have NEVER done before!
Sammy in the studio in Nashville TN-Thank You Remo, Zildjian and Yamaha
