Although Randy’s muscial aspirations began by studying classical violin,  his direction did an about face the day he discovered he could play jazz on the violin. He poured himself into the music of the swing era and began teaching himself to play along with records of his favorite jazz artists. He also continued to appreciate the music of his own generation; the 60’s and 70’s. This led to inspired renditions of tunes by the Beatles, The Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers and others. Meanwhile, his own compositions developed as straight ahead jazz for violin. When he put out his first album, In a Fog, it was received with glowing reviews from Downbeat, JazzTimes, Billboard and others.

"Jazz violinists usually draw from one of two traditions. The best of both can be found in the superb Randy Sabien... he combines classical technique and folk energy in a program that’s still strictly jazz."
        USA TODAY

Because of the long and diverse list of musical influences that Randy brings into his music, his audiences are equally varied. If you love music, you’ll love Randy Sabien.