The Sam Blakeslee Quintet

features some of NYC's dynamic musicians including Jorn Swart (piano), Dan Pugach (drums), Berkley, CA-based Cory Todd (bass), as well as Cincinnati-based guitarist Brandon Coleman. In September 2016, the quintet recorded at Systems Two Studios in Brooklyn to record Sam's debut album Selective Coverage which was released in October of 2017. The album received glowing critical acclaim from several jazz publications, including a 4-star rating from All About Jazz. The Sam Blakeslee Quintet has performed at the Tri-C JazzFest, Rubber City Jazz Festival, as well as multiple tours of the East Coast and Midwest.