Sam "Trump" Harris is a multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter from Houston, TX, and has been a student of music from first picking up the trumpet at age 7. Since moving to Chicago in 2009 to obtain his fine arts degree in music, he has become heavily involved in Chicago's live music scene, and is widely known as a band leader, sideman, mentor, & curator. Wherever he is, Sam Trump is known for creating a vibe that is best described as sophisticated & soulful. Sam Trump’s debut album, Purple Skies (2018) documents the early maturation of his solo artistry, covering topics of love & romance, family, inspiration, societal interdependence, & the Black American plight. All songs are produced by long-term collaborator & LA based producer, Calvin Valentine. The Official Music Videos for two singles from this album have received critical global acclaim for their positive message and imagery. Watch "Brother" & "Count On Me". A few notable performances would be for SheaMoisture, The Curtis Mayfield Foundation, & Chicago Urban League. Chicago Music Awards nominee for "Best Male Vocalist 2016". Deemed a "Renaissance Musician" by The Chicago Tribune (2016). Sam Trump is also a long standing member of HipHop, Soul, Jazz band, Sidewalk Chalk, who released their 4th album “An Orchid Is Born” in 2017, produced by Grammy Award Winner, Robert “Sput” Searight.
Sam Trump has performed in Sofar Chicago and Sofar Boston.