The Long Middle - Sam Blakeslee & Wistful Thinking

NEW ALBUM THE LONG MIDDLE FROM SAM BLAKESLEE & WISTFUL THINKING   RELEASED ON OUTSIDE IN MUSIC ON JULY 30th, 2021. NOW AVAILABLE! Sam Blakeslee's newest genre-spanning chamber project Sam Blakeslee & Wistful Thinkning features Chris Coles (alto saxophone), Brandon Coleman (guitar), and Matt Wiles (bass). The upcoming album features an introspective journey of pastoral melodies and compositions in an intimate chamber-jazz setting. “Wistful Thinking showcases trombonist, Sam Blakeslee’s impressive playing and distinctive compositions incorporating a wide palette of colors and emotions. The unifying element throughout the project is Sam’s consummate and sensitive solo presence. Whether featured in a sparse acoustic setting or surrounded by layers of electronic sounds, his melodic message remains one of beauty and displays a thoughtful and profound connection to the music.” - John Fedchock, Grammy-nominated Trombonist The title track single, The Long Middle will be released 7/2/