Chicago-based vocalist Sam Fazio has established a name for himself in the music scene over the years. A graduate of DePaul University’s School of Music, Sam’s repertoire includes a unique mix of jazz standards and pop classics—all with a fresh, hip sound.

Sam has entertained audiences at some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including Green Mill, Jazz Showcase, Andy's Jazz Club, City Winery, Untitled, and SPACE (Chicago); Cliff Bell’s (Detroit); Dakota (MN); and Feinstein's at the Loews Regency and 54 Below (New York City). Sam has also taken the stage at numerous performing arts centers, including Overture Center, Schauer Arts Center, Trueblood, and Metropolis. Sam has held residencies at many renowned hotels including the LondonHouse, Chicago Hilton, and a 6-year run at the historic Drake Hotel. Sam has performed at many festivals, casinos and events across the country, including a Presidential Inagural Ball. In addition, Sam has performed pregame and/or halftime shows for the Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks and Cubs. For a complete listing, see Sam’s EPK. 

Sam shares the stage with some of the top musicians in the Chicagoland area and across the country. Whether performing as a trio or big band, Sam always leaves the crowd wanting more.

 “ Sam Fazio’s crooning way with standards makes him something of a throwback, but he regularly achieves the highest standard of any gifted singer by making even the old sound new again.” 

Time Out Chicago 

 “ Sam Fazio…a voice that’s warm and inviting, virile but vulnerable: an instrument that borrows from old (Sinatra) as well as new (Kurt Elling). (Sam) makes it sound easy. He belts the Songbook in an open-throated, big-hearted shout that grew up on Broadway. But he tempers it with jazz phrasing. And he cloaks it all in that deceptive nonchalance that Frank and Tony and Mel and Nat brought to the table.” 

NEIL TESSER 

Chicago Jazz Music Examiner and Author of Playboy Guide to Jazz 

 “ Fazio’s 2015 CD, Swingin’ Thru the Holidays, [is] one of the best jazz holiday albums.” 

HOWARD REICH 

Jazz Critic, Chicago Tribune 

 “ Smooth is being re-defined. Sam Fazio handles the classics with gentle, respectful care. There’s a purity in his voice that puts a wonderful, new spin on songs that you love.” 

DEAN RICHARDS 

Entertainment Reporter / Critic 

WGN 9 and WGN Radio 720 

 “ A singer with a clean, warm voice and attractive delivery, Sam Fazio is not your usual jazz singer, as he blends the type of voice that would sound good on Broadway with an overt Sinatra influence in what is a winning combination.” 

BRAD WALSETH 

www.jazzchicago.net 

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