Sam Blakeslee

Originally from Columbus, OH, Sam Blakeslee is a New York City based, award-winning trombonist and composer. Since his arrival in NYC in August 2017, he has performed at iconic jazz clubs such as The 55 Bar, Smalls, Birdland, Dizzy’s Club, The Jazz Gallery, Zinc Bar, Lincoln Center, and the Blue Note. He can also be found performing and recording regularly with GRAMMY-nominated large ensembles like the Dan Pugach Nonet, Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows, Terraza Big Band, Emilio Solla’s Tango Jazz Orchestra, and New York Afro-Bop Alliance Big Band, as well as Manuel Valera’s New Cuban Express Big Band, Jihye Lee Orchestra, Big Heart Machine, Jazz Gallery Composer’s Showcase, and Tracy Yang Jazz Orchestra, among others. He has also performed with jazz luminaries such as Sean Jones, Joe Lovano, Dick Oatts, Aretha Franklin, and John Clayton.