Home » Jazz Musicians » Sam Wilkes

Sam Wilkes

Sign in / sign up and request update access to the Sam Wilkes page.


Tags

2
Album Review

Sam Wilkes: Wilkes

Read "Wilkes" reviewed by Matt Hooke


A debut album by a bassist sometimes features displays of tremendous virtuosity, an attempt to expand the boundaries of an instrument often relegated to the background. Think of Jaco Pastorius's self-titled debut album. On Wilkes, LA session musician Sam Wilkes, best known for backing electronic duo Knowner, goes in the opposite direction, and that's what makes it special. Wilkes sets up saxophonist Sam Gendel as the lead voice instead of himself for most the album. Wilkes' bass is ...

Read more articles

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Wilkes

Leaving Records
2018

buy

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.