Several new recordings in the works- Andy James’ BLUE is next up… in the next 6 months or so, look out for projects by: Christian McBride Big Band, Jocelyn Gould, PosiTone Records 25th Anniversary Band, The Sencalar-Glassman Quintet, Etienne Charles Big Band, Geoffrey Keezer, Tim Mayer, Jim Snidero and others.
Check out recently released projects that I have contributed to by: Randy Napoleon (Common Tones), Rodney Whitaker (All Too Soon), Michel Camilo (Essence), Sam Dillon (Force Field), Markus Howell (Get Right), Diego Rivera (Connections).
Dease selected for several recent honors.
Michael is honored to have received the 2017 Hot House Magazine Award for Fans Choice Jazz Trombonist in NYC. In 2018, Michael received special recognition (his third) for his participation on Christian McBride's Big Band recording BRINGIN' IT winning the 2018 GRAMMY for Best Large Jazz Ensemble. Michael also received the 2018 MSU Teacher - Scholar Award for outstanding instruction and research as Associate Professor of Jazz Trombone.
Michael appears on vibraphonist Behn Gillece's new recording, "Walk of Fire" on Posi-Tone Records. Check it out today here!
Michael Dease releases 7th studio album, Decisions, on Posi-Tone Records! To learn more about this recording, click here.
Michael is excited to have recorded another CD for Posi-Tone Records in early October featuring a (mostly) new band of young musicians (*Glenn Zaleski returns*). Look for it to release in Spring 2016.
Michael Dease releases 8th studio album, Father Figure, on Posi-Tone Records! To learn more about this recording, click here.