"Newsome expands the sound of a single soprano into a one-man band."

- Mark Corroto, All About Jazz 

Sam Newsome stands as a multifaceted figure in the world of jazz—a saxophonist, music professor, and accomplished writer. In 2023, his artistic endeavors manifested in two duo recordings: Soprano-Logues, a collaborative effort with saxophonist Dave Liebman, and Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged, where he joined forces with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc. These releases showcased Newsome's ability to engage in sonically-rich musical dialogues across different instrumental landscapes.

His contributions to the music world have not gone unnoticed. In 2022, Newsome received the prestigious Bronx BRIO Award for Instrumental Music and secured the title of Soprano Saxophonist of the Year in the 14th Annual International Critics Polls. His accolades extend to the 2020 Instant Award in Improvised Music, the 2018 Alpert/Ragdale Prize in Music Composition, the 2016 NYFA Fellowship for Music Composition, and he's been a consistent nominee for Soprano Saxophonist of the Year by the Jazz Journalist Association over the past five years.

Beyond his musical accomplishments, Newsome is a prolific author, having penned two books of personal essays: "Be Inspired, Stay Focused" (2022) and "Life Lessons from the Horn" (2015). In 2023, his piece, “From NoHa to SoBro” was featured in the Bronx Memoir Project Anthology, VII.

Newsome's avant-garde approach, particularly in the realm of prepared saxophone, has positioned him as a sought-after player in New York's improvised music scene. His innovative voice has resonated in collaborations with notable artists such as Elliot Sharpe, William Parker, Fay Victor, Daniel Carter, Joe Morris, and Dave Liebman. Through his diverse talents and contributions, Sam Newsome continues to shape and enrich the landscape of contemporary jazz.

Discography as a leader:

• Solo: Live at the Catalytic Sound Festival  (2024)
• Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged (2023)
• Soprano-Logues (2023)
•  Subspace Interception (2020)
• Free Wyoming (2020)
• Sonic Journey: Live at the Red Room (2020)
• Chaos Theory: Song Cycles for Prepared Saxophone (2019)
• Romanian-American Jazz Suite (2017)
• Sopranoville: Works for Prepared and Non-Prepared Saxophone (2017)
• The Straight Horn of Africa (2014)
• The Solo Concert: Sam Newsome Plays Monk and Ellington (2013)
• The Art of the Soprano, Vol. 1 (2012)
• Blue Soliloquy (2009)
• Monk Abstractions (2007)
• Global Unity (2001)
• Sam Newsome & Global Unity (1999)
• Sam I Am (1994)