Michael Dease / Decisions

Trombonist Michael Dease succeeds again in making a strong statement with his 2015 album "Decisions." Dease delivers his hard hitting message with the able assistance of alto saxophonist Tim Green, pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Rodney Whitaker, and powerhouse drummer Ulysses Owens. From start to finish, Dease's "Decisions" is insightfully straight ahead, refreshingly melodic and features a well balanced program of both original compositions and thought provoking arrangements. “Decisions” is certain to evoke a wide assortment of bright moments in the hearts and minds of discerning jazz fans everywhere.

Featured Artists

Savina Yannatou - Voice
Lamia Bedioui - Voice
Primavera en Salonico -
Kostas Vomvolos - Qanun, Accordion
Harris Lambrakis - Nay
Kyriakos Gouventas - Violin
Yannis Alexandris - Oud
Michalis Siganidis - Double Bass
Dine Doneff - Percussion

Recording

recorded June 17, 2024 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY mixed &
mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR
Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
photography by Anna Yatskevich

Release Date

August 28, 2015

Trombonist Michael Dease succeeds again in making a strong statement with his 2015 album "Decisions." Dease delivers his hard hitting message with the able assistance of alto saxophonist Tim Green, pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Rodney Whitaker, and powerhouse drummer Ulysses Owens. From start to finish, Dease's "Decisions" is insightfully straight ahead, refreshingly melodic and features a well balanced program of both original compositions and thought provoking arrangements. “Decisions” is certain to evoke a wide assortment of bright moments in the hearts and minds of discerning jazz fans everywhere.