Sam Wilkes is a Southern California-based bassist, composer, and producer known for his soulful and genre-blurring approach to music. Emerging from the vibrant L.A. music scene, Wilkes has crafted a sound that fuses the infectious grooves of funk and soul with the improvisational edge of jazz and the electronic experimentation of contemporary production. His journey in music has seen him collaborating with a diverse range of artists, contributing to a fresh and dynamic musical dialogue.

Wilkes’s discography is a testament to his versatility and artistic vision. From his full-length project "WILKES" to the evocative "Live on The Green," he demonstrates an uncanny ability to blend composition with improvisation, inviting listeners into deeply personal soundscapes. Other titles like "Music for Saxofone & Bass Guitar More Songs" reflect his collaborative spirit and capacity to create expansive, atmospheric, and melodious works with fellow musicians. Singles such as "DRIVING" and "Ag" reveal a penchant for creating textured auditory experiences that are as rhythmically engaging as they are sonically rich. Through his solo endeavors and contributions to other artists’ works, Wilkes has etched his place in the contemporary music world as a creator with an exploratory and unconfined approach to music-making.

Genres

Experimental Ambient

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Sam Wilkes

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released October 11, 2024