Michael Dease / Father Figure

Trombonist Michael Dease takes a brave step forward and becomes a "Father Figure" on 2016 Posi-Tone album. Acting as a musical mentor with an eye to the future, Dease has assembled a group that features several of the brightest new young players to work alongside a few established musicians like pianist Glenn Zaleski and vibraphonist Behn Gillece. As a band leader, Dease makes sure the entire session stays insightfully straight forward and refreshingly melodic throughout while he conducts his topnotch crew through a series of new compositions and original arrangements. With this latest release, Dease not only confirms his status as one of the biggest rising stars in jazz today, but also shows that he is clearly a visionary role model and "Father Figure" for jazz fans to keep their eyes fixed upon for years to come.

Featured Artists

Michael Dease - Trombone
Behn Gillece - Vibraphone
Glenn Zaleski - Piano
Endea Owens - Bass
Luther Allison - Drums
Markus Howell - Alto Saxophone
Immanuel Wilkins - Alto Saxophone

Recording

Marc Free - producer
Nick O'Toole - engineer
Jessica Cowles - photography
Jamie Brunson - package design
recorded at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY on October 2, 2015
mixed and mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR

Release Date

April 22, 2016

Trombonist Michael Dease takes a brave step forward and becomes a "Father Figure" on 2016 Posi-Tone album. Acting as a musical mentor with an eye to the future, Dease has assembled a group that features several of the brightest new young players to work alongside a few established musicians like pianist Glenn Zaleski and vibraphonist Behn Gillece. As a band leader, Dease makes sure the entire session stays insightfully straight forward and refreshingly melodic throughout while he conducts his topnotch crew through a series of new compositions and original arrangements. With this latest release, Dease not only confirms his status as one of the biggest rising stars in jazz today, but also shows that he is clearly a visionary role model and "Father Figure" for jazz fans to keep their eyes fixed upon for years to come.