Sam Blakeslee Large Group - New Blood
It is a huge honor to finally release Sam Blakeslee Large Group - New Blood on Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records on September 25th, 2026!
“Please welcome a new member to the top echelon of big band jazz composers: Sam Blakeslee. On his Large Group's debut album, New Blood, this Brooklyn trombonist showcases memorable melodies, intricate counterpoint, an extensive rhythmic palette, gorgeously scored reed-and-brass mixtures and dramatic thematic development.”
- Paul de Barros, Downbeat Magazine
Sam Blakeslee - compositions
Erica Seguine - conductor
Woodwinds:
Michael Thomas - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
Chris Hemingway - alto saxophone, flute
Charles Pillow - tenor saxophone, clarinet
Johnathan Lowery - tenor saxophone, clarinet
Carl Maraghi - baritone saxophone, bass clarinet (tracks 2-4, 6-7)
Andrew Gutauskas - baritone saxophone, bass clarinet (tracks 1,5,7)
Trumpets:
John Lake
Stuart Mack (tracks 2-4, 6-7)
Alex Norris (tracks 1,5)
David Smith
David Adewumi
Trombones:
Sam Blakeslee
Matt McDonald
John Yao (tracks 2-4,6-7)
Willie Applewhite (tracks 1,5)
Jennifer Wharton
Rhythm Section:
Pete McCann - guitar
Martha Kato - piano
Matt Pavolka - bass
Lee Fish - drums
Special Guests:
Nathan-Paul Davis - alto saxophone (track 5)
Chris Coles - tenor saxophone (track 5)
Producer: Alan Ferber
Assistant Producer: Brian Krock
Recorded May 8-10, 2023
at Oktaven AudiO in Mount Vernon, NY
Recording Engineer: Ryan Streber
Assistant Recording Engineer: Edwin Huet
Mixing Engineer: Brian Montgomery at Soundview Studio
Mastering Engineer: Nate Wood at Kerseboom Mastering
Music Copyist: Joseph Herbst
Photography: Jon Challoner & Desmond White
Graphic Design: Jamie Breiwick at B Side Graphics
Publicity: Red Cat Publicity - Jason Paul Harman Byrne
