Michael Dease / Flow

Trombonist extraordinaire Michael Dease goes with the Flow for his 11th album for Posi-Tone. For this session Dease features some old friends, like alto saxophonist Sharel Cassity and pianist Geoffrey Keezer, while introducing the arrival of newcomers bassist Jared Beckstead-Craan and drummer Gary Kerkezou to his musical family. From start to finish, Dease's performances remain insightfully straight-ahead as he guides listeners through a well balanced program of original compositions and thought provoking arrangements. This carefully curated program promises to captivate discerning jazz enthusiasts with its balanced blend of technical prowess and emotional depth.

Featured Artists

Michael Dease - Trombone
Sharel Cassity - Alto Saxophone
Geoffrey Keezer - Piano
Jared Beckstead-Craan - Bass
Gary Kerkezou - Drums

Recording

Marc Free - producer
Nick O'Toole - engineer
Greg Hyatt Design - package design
Anna Yatskevitch - photography
recorded at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY on September 3, 2023

Release Date

September 19, 2025

Trombonist extraordinaire Michael Dease goes with the Flow for his 11th album for Posi-Tone. For this session Dease features some old friends, like alto saxophonist Sharel Cassity and pianist Geoffrey Keezer, while introducing the arrival of newcomers bassist Jared Beckstead-Craan and drummer Gary Kerkezou to his musical family. From start to finish, Dease's performances remain insightfully straight-ahead as he guides listeners through a well balanced program of original compositions and thought provoking arrangements. This carefully curated program promises to captivate discerning jazz enthusiasts with its balanced blend of technical prowess and emotional depth.