Burckhardt cut his teeth playing drums and blowing sax behind the boogie woogie pianist Sunnyland Slim, first in Switzerland and later in the states. Since the '70's, he's been playing saxophone in various Chicago jump blues and jazz combos, as both leader/ arranger, and sideman. Known to frequent Andy's bar and jazz joint (or at least to have played the Hubbard St. Andy's jazz club a number of times in the '90's).
These are photos from concerts where Sam Burckhardt played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Jimmy Johnson / Sam Burckhardt Apr 4, 2002 Bern, Bern, Switzerland Uploaded by Lk Way
