The Long Middle, by Sam Blakeslee & Wistful Thinking

The Long Middle

by Sam Blakeslee & Wistful Thinking

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Sam Blakeslee's recent genre-spanning chamber project, Wistful Thinking – The Long Middle featuring Chris Coles (alto saxophone), Brandon Coleman (guitar), and Matt Wiles (bass), was released on NYC Jazz Record Label Outside In Music on July 30th, 2021 and is already receiving critical acclaim from JazzIz Magazine and JazzTrail publications.

Featuring an introspective journey of pastoral melodies and beautifully crafted compositions, this genre-defying release comes to life in an intimate chamber-jazz setting akin to the various small bands of Kenny Wheeler and Bob Brookmeyer. "The Long Middle" represents a pivotal period for the New York-based trombonist, one that is marked by pervading feelings of isolation and distance, both in the geographic and social sense that have been felt so universally this year.

Grammy nominated trombonist and composer Alan Ferber praised Blakeslee and The Long Middle. He shared:

"In a year fraught with anxiety and isolation, there are some musicians who have found powerful opportunities for musical and spiritual growth. As evidenced by his stunning new release, Sam Blakeslee is clearly one of them. This new body of work reflects a trombonist who thinks and plays like a composer, patiently waiting for each new idea to be heard before delivering and developing. As I listened to this album, I remembered something that Bob Brookmeyer used to say, "The line is everything." I can promise that if you follow the line that permeates Sam's new album, you will be richly rewarded with a story both unique and beautiful, and most importantly, honest."

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released September 3, 2021

The Long Middle
Sam Blakeslee & Wistful Thinking

Composed by Sam Blakeslee

Sam Blakeslee - trombone
Chris Coles - alto saxophone/effects pedals
Brandon Coleman - guitar
Matt Wiles - bass

Released on Outside In Music - July 30th, 2021

Recorded at Golden Mean Studios August 6-9, 2020
Recording Engineers: Brandon Coleman & Matt Wiles
Mixing and Mastering: Brandon Coleman

www.samblakesleemusic.com
www.outsideinmusic.com

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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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