Music and art for your ears and eyes
Browse this website to hear my latest music, look at band pics, peruse my artwork, and check out my gig calendar!

Browse this website to hear my latest music, look at band pics, peruse my artwork, and check out my gig calendar!


Jam Sonata is the artist name for Sam Jannotta, pianist and keyboardist, ranging in styles from jazz and funk to meditative and experimental music.
Inspired by his passion for peace, love, and social justice, his music and art reflect a heartfelt and purposeful creative vision.
A longtime collaborator within various artist collectives, Sam has recently embarked on a solo journey as a singer-songwriter, releasing his new album, Joining The Union, an optimistic collection of songs celebrating the human condition.

Joining the Union (2024 album) - Jam Sonata
Ginada Piñata (jazz/funk/dance band) - Sam Jannotta, Jesse Shultzaberger, Ken Bussey, Matt Lewis
House of the Unemployed (folk/rock/experimental band) - Sam Jannotta, Steve Steckler, Matt Shortridge
Sam's Piano Jam (jazz duo) - Sam Jannotta & Anita Thomas
Pushing Back Time (2019 album) - Sam Jannotta & Jeff Cosgrove
Shepherdsville (Folk Rock) - Sam Jannotta, Matt Fisher, Anita Thomas, and Chris Crawford
SLOW!
Jazz piano trio music. Jesse Shultzaberger on drums, Dylan Stoddard on bass, Shawn Dennison on bass trks 2 & 6.
New songs not yet released, written and performed by Jam Sonata.
Recorded by Bill Unger
Songs from latest album Joing The Union
Flower of Power
This video features a song from my latest album, Joining The Union,
in which it is called Dem Richies
A piece by JS Bach
Words re-translated by Jam Sonata
If you're enjoying what you see and hear on this website, please consider donating to Sam to support his work and artistry and enable him to continue growing as an artist.
Thanks so much!

Please message me! I would love to hear feedback and comments.
Or if you have any questions or interest in booking. Thanks!
Shepherdstown, WV, USA

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