Winner of the prestigious 2019 "Prix du Musicien européen" from the Académie du Jazz in Paris and the 2021 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll ("Rising Star Trombone"), Samuel Blaser is redefining what it means to be a trombonist in today's musical landscape. Born in 1981 in La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, this dynamic artist burst onto the professional scene after graduating from conservatory in 2002, quickly making waves across continents.
After 16 transformative years living between New York and Berlin, absorbing the pulse of two of the world's most vibrant music scenes, he returned to his Swiss roots in December 2021, bringing with him a wealth of international experience.
The secret to Blaser's magnetic artistry lies in his fearless embrace of musical diversity. Raised on a rich diet of classical music, Swiss folk traditions, and jazz, he has evolved into a genre-bending innovator who fearlessly explores operatic grandeur, rock intensity, and blues authenticity.
Blaser wields his trombone like a sonic chameleon, seamlessly transitioning from liquid melodic passages to explosive rhythmic punctuations, from earthy gut-level expressions to otherworldly sound explorations—all delivered with laser-focused intentionality. His solo performances are particularly electrifying, using his bold, commanding sound to unlock the hidden musical potential of both architectural spaces and natural environments.
Today, Blaser continues to electrify audiences across Europe, performing with his own ground breaking ensembles while also bringing his distinctive voice to collaborations with jazz luminaries Michel Portal, Daniel Humair, and Marc Ducret. Through Blaser Music, he's not just making music—he's shaping the future of jazz, one bold release at a time.
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