Sam Minaie
bass
Sam Minaie is an acclaimed Iranian-American jazz bassist, composer, and producer who grew up in Reno, Nevada, where he began his musical journey and earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Nevada, Reno. During his formative years in the region, he also performed and recorded with notable local jazz figures like saxophonist Peter Epstein. After studying under legendary bassist Charlie Haden at CalArts, Minaie relocated to New York City, establishing himself as a highly sought-after session and touring musician. He is widely recognized for his long-standing collaboration with pianist Tigran Hamasyan, his work with Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra, and his extensive credits as a producer and engineer at his own birdFood Studio.
