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The musical sides to Sam Levine, studio musician, solo artist, band leader, arranger, composer, draw upon an eclectic musical background and masterful performances on saxophones, flutes, piccolo, clarinets, penny whistles, and recorders. Sam Levine is one of the most sought after musicians in Nashville’s music industry. In addition, he has won respect as a composer, arranger, and contractor.
A native of Champaign, Illinois, Sam lived in Japan as a child, graduated high school at age 15, then attended Harvard University. He transferred to the University of Alaska then Indiana University School of Music where he studied under David Baker, instructor to saxophone legend Michael Brecker. Levine names David Sanborn, Cannonball Adderly, and Phil Woods as his major influences. He soon began making the rounds in the recording scene where he immediately met success as a session player. Sam continues to play a prominent role in the recording industry and is known for his tender and heartfelt renditions of contemporary hits.
Sam Levine is known for his tender and heartfelt renditions of contemporary hits. Sam has been featured in live performances with such superstars as Whitney Houston and Al Jarreau, has recorded with Michael McDonald, The Neville Brothers, and Amy Grant, and has contributed musically to such motion picture soundtracks as Honeymoon in Vegas and Sweet Dreams . He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, Lee, and their children, Sybil and Reed.
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