Hey everyone! This week I had the opportunity to talk to the great and very grand “Tall Sam.” Sam Crittenden is the Director Of Education here at Playbook and is essential to the operation.

Born amid the cornfields of Northern Illinois, “Tall Sam” shucked his agricultural roots for the allure of the trombone at age ten. After graduating from the University of Michigan in 2012, he continued east to New York City. He has consistently spent much of his life on the road and currently tours with Sammy Miller and The Congregation. “Tall Sam” has worked with the Jazz at Lincoln Center education programs “Jazz For Young People” and “Webop” in NYC and is as passionate about teaching as he is performing. He has worked with students th ...