| In just seven years on the New York scene, trombonist Michael Dease has appeared on over fifty albums as a sideman, performed in every major jazz venue, and worked alongside many of the giants of this music. And now his latest CD, Grace - Dease's fourth as a leader and his first for Jazz Legacy Productions - affords him a much deserved opportunity to display his musical range and versatility as an instrumentalist, thanks to the vision of bassist, producer, and the label's founder, John Lee. Read More... | ||||||
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“I predict that Michael Dease will become one of the world’s great trombone masters.” Curtis Fuller - Legendary Trombonist & NEA Jazz Master “His work ethic is beyond compare.” Slide Hampton - Award Winning Trombonist, Arranger & NEA Jazz Master “Michael Dease is one of the New Giants of the trombone. I was very fortunate to have played with JJ Johnson, Curtis Fuller, Slide Hampton, Al Grey, and other Giants of that instrument.” Jimmy Heath - Legendary Saxophonist & NEA Jazz Master “One of the newest trombone masters in the making.” Wycliffe Gordon - International Trombone Star & Educator "Having people like Mike Dease around makes me feel that the long, glorious lineage of the trombone, in jazz, will be in good hands for years to come." Robin Eubanks - International Trombone Star “Keep your ears open for this young man, for he is definitely going to be a big part of the trombone’s future in jazz.” Steve Turre - Trombonist, Saturday Night Live NBC “What he does on the trombone should be considered illegal.” Christian McBride – Virtuoso Bassist |
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