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Another Day In Which To Excel

by Sam Blakeslee Large Group

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"Another Day In Which To Excel" is my most recent composition for jazz orchestra and was generously commissioned by the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers.

This piece means a great deal to me and is dedicated to my Grandfather, Dr. James Blakeslee, Jr. 100% of the proceeds for the single will be donated to the ALS Foundation in his memory.

Every morning, no matter what was going on his life, when we got up at 5AM, my Grandma says he would throw the blankets off the bed and exclaim “Another Day In Which To Excel!” Even after he could not walk or get out of bed from his terrible diagnosis of ALS, he still said that every morning. That sentiment has propelled me an immense amount during this challenging year and I feel like it’s been his way of guiding me through it. I feel like while writing the piece it brought me closer to him in all the times I wish I could still speak with him.

It features some of my favorite musicians in NY who have all been huge influences to me in their composing and performance since moving here in 2017 and it means so much to have them be a part of it!

Thanks in advance for any support or donations you are can or are willing to give, and thank you to ISJAC for the opportunity to bring this into the world.

As we leave this tough year behind us, going into 2021, let’s all think and say “Another Day In Which To Excel!

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released January 1, 2021
"Another Day In Which To Excel"
Composed/Arranged by Sam Blakeslee

Personnel:

Remy Le Boeuf - flute/clarinet/alto saxophone/tenor saxophone
Andrew Gutauskas - baritone saxophone/bass clarinet
Stuart Mack - trumpets/flugelhorns/soloist
Sam Blakeslee - tenor trombones
Jennifer Wharton - bass trombone
Brandon Coleman - guitar
Manuel Valera - piano
Edward Perez - acoustic bass
Jimmy Macbride - drums

Mixed and Mastered by Brandon Coleman
Recorded Remotely Fall 2021
Cover Art by Max Brady

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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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