Since then, he has been fascinated with luminaries of improvised music such as Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and Lee Konitz. Sam's passion for jazz is combined with an equal interest in contemporary classical and folk music. This melting pot of influences has led him to develop a distinctive improvisational and compositional language.

Sam leads his own quartet and will release his debut album in summer 2024 featuring his original compositions. He also works across the UK and EU with notable improvising musicians including Ronan Guilfoyle, Darren Beckett, Alex Ridout and PHEMO Quartet. He was a finalist in the Musicians' Company Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition in 2022 and won the Craig Ball prize during his studies at the Royal Academy of Music.

An accomplished writer, Sam regularly contributes to London Jazz News, reviewing concerts and recordings by artists including Vijay Iyer, Dick Oatts, Miguel Zenon, Kit Downes and Jorge Rossy. He also reports on jazz competitions and festivals across Europe.