Selective Coverage, by Sam Blakeslee Quintet

Selective Coverage

by Sam Blakeslee Quintet

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1.	Going Back 06:40	info	buy track
2.	Unfortunate Clarity 06:24	info	buy track
3.	Gutter 07:29	info	buy track
4.	To Forgive 04:44	info	buy track
5.	Selective Coverage 08:09	info	buy track
6.	Always Finding Your Way 07:42	info	buy track
7.	Settling In 05:51	info	buy track

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This collection of songs represents the process of coming into your own as an individual. Each composition is chronologically meaningful to my own development as a trombonist, composer, and husband over the past four years as well as racially charged events that have inspired my writing. The title track Selective Coverage is based on the unfair media coverage of minorities and the ongoing struggle to provide universal healthcare for all people.

I would like to thank Brandon Coleman, Jorn Swart, Cory Todd, and Dan Pugach for their amazing musicianship and dedication to the project, my wife Alex as well as my parents Jay and Kate Blakeslee for their endless support through the duration of making this album. I would also like to thank Rich Lamb, Kent Heckman, and Mel Turi for their meaningful contributions.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR "SELECTIVE COVERAGE:"

"Selective Coverage is a striking example of skilled modern jazz, made with passion, vision, integrity, and love for the craft. This record highlights the ability of Blakeslee's trusty quintet as well as the great chemistry of the musicians involved in the project.

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

- All About Jazz

"What really makes this record a stand out contemporary jazz piece is exactly the highly emotional energy that pervades these tunes. Chock full of stunning melodies and irresistible harmonies, Selective Coverage will please anyone from discerning jazz aficionados to casual listeners looking for something new."

- JazzCorner

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released October 1, 2017

Sam Blakeslee - trombone/composition
Brandon Coleman - guitar
Jorn Swart - piano
Cory Todd - bass
Dan Pugach - drums

Recorded at Systems Two in Brooklyn, NY
9.26.2016
Recording Engineer, Mixing - Rich Lamb
Mastering - Kent Heckman, Red Rock Studios
Mel Turi - Art Direction

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Sam Blakeslee New York, New York

Sam Blakeslee is an award-winning, NYC-based trombonist and composer who has shared the stage with artist such as Joe Lovano, Sean Jones, Dick Oatts, Ingrid Jensen, Aretha Franklin, and Dennis Mackrel. He released his debut album, Sam Blakeslee Quintet: Selective Coverage in October 2017 and will be releasing his sophomore album, Sam Blakeslee Large Group: Live At Blu Jazz on 10/25/2018. ... more

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