Sam has been a professional drummer and percussionist for over 18 years. Throughout his career, Sam has collaborated with many fine international and local musicians including Tito Puente, Jaime, Mariano, Sonja and Ricardo Morales-Matos from Puerto Rico. Other great musicans I’ve had the pleasure to work with are: Paoli Mejias, Steve Guasch, Julio Jauregui, Carlos Cascante, Joe De Jesus, Maelo Ruiz and Johnny Conga. He has also toured with the band Nueva Era, a beloved Salsa band known for its high energy and musicianship.
Sam studied percussion at Indiana University and played Latin Jazz under the direction of Mariano Morales and Dr. David Baker. He continues to hone his craft studying with Afro-Cuban All Stars drummer, Calixto Oviedo Mulens.
These days, Sam can be seen playing with Buena Vibra (Seattle), Somewhere In Between, Las America Ensemble and many other local musicians in the Northwest.
Sam and Lindsey have performed together with the groups Las America Ensemble and Show Brazil! Learn more about Sam Alamillo by visiting his website.
