ROUTES
ROUTES is a project born from a fascination with the legacy of Jamaican trombonist Don Drummond and the music of The Skatalites. Anchored in the musical tradition of the island and firmly rooted in jazz
ROUTES is
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Samuel Blaser
Trombone
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Alex Wilson
Keys
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Ira Coleman
Bass
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Dion Parson
Drums
Upcoming Events
August 16
Jardins Musicaux
Cernier, Switzerland
January 23
Providencia Jazz Festival
Santiago de Chile, Chile
March 1
Nürnberg
Germany
March 2
Moods
Switzerland
March 3
Dudelange
Luxembourg
March 4 to 7
Athens
Greece
Listen Up
Inspired by the legacy of Don Drummond, Samuel Blaser gathered a gang of greats to create the ultimate Jamaican repertoire. ROUTES blends Don Drummond classics with reggae, ska, and jazz-infused originals, featuring Alex Wilson, Ira Coleman, Dion Parson, Soweto Kinch, Michael Blake, and guests including Carroll Thompson and Lee "Scratch" Perry. A joyful, groove-driven celebration of Jamaican music and jazz, released on ENJA/Yellowbird in 2023.
Routes on stage
live in Burghausen in 2024 with Carroll Thompson, Alex Wilson, Alan Weekes, Ira Coleman, Soweto Kinch and Edwin Sanz.
