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Routes

by Samuel Blaser

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Rainy Days 06:27
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Thoroughfare 04:36
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Green Island 07:03
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Chronicles 04:32
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about

Inspired by the legacy of Don Drummond, trombonist Samuel
Blaser gathered a gang of greats to create the ultimate Jamaican repertoire. ROUTES is the result of their musical camaraderie, anchored in the musical tradition of the island and firmly rooted in jazz.

With his brand new group consisting of Alex Wilson on keys, Hammond and melodica, Ira Coleman on bass, Dion Parson on drums, Michael Blake on tenor sax and Soweto Kinch on alto and vocals, one could argue that Blaser has successfully rounded up the ultimate lineup to present Jamaican jazz to a larger audience. But Blaser wouldn’t be Blaser if he didn’t ask himself: why stop there?! And thus, the ambitious musician and winner of the 2019 European Jazz Award as well as the 2021 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll (“Rising Star Trombone”) decided to expand his efforts even further.
ROUTES features a blend of Don Drummond classics and reggae, ska and jazz-infused originals, with guest performances by Carroll Thompson, dubs by the late-but-great Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, and a full-on t-bone section for a newly arranged version of Drummond’s
Green Island. It is a project that breathes Blaser’s hallmark grace, humor, and instrumental mastery, while celebrating the input, background and talents of his musical companions.
ROUTES is an adventure, a party and a celebration, and you’re invited.

credits

released May 12, 2023

Samuel Blaser trombone | Alex Wilson piano, hammond organ, melodica | Alan Weekes guitar | Ira
Coleman double bass and baby bass | Dion Parson drums (except 7) | Soweto Kinch alto sax, voc | Michael
Blake tenor sax | Edwin Sanz percussion (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10) & drums (7)
And joined by:
Carroll Thompson vocals (2, 6) | Lee “Scratch” Perry vocals, dub (8, 9) | Steve Turre shells & trombone (4) |
John Fedchock trombone (4) | Glenn Ferris trombone (4) | Johan Escalante trombone (4) | Jennifer Warthon
bass trombone (4) | Heiri Känzig double bass (7)

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Samuel Blaser La Chaux De Fonds, Switzerland

Samuel Blaser (20 July 1981 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland) is a Swiss trombonist and composer.

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