Michael Dease

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Decisions

Michael Dease - trombone

Tim Green - alto saxophone

Glenn Zaleski - piano

Rodney Whitaker - bass

Ulysses Owens - drums

Released by Posi-Tone Records on August 28, 2015


Trombonist Michael Dease succeeds again in making a strong statement with his musical "Decisions" on his new record for Posi-Tone. 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, Michael 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. "


Read reviews of Decisions

POSI-TONE: Michael Dease/Decisions http://midwestrecord.com/MWR986.html

Michael Dease - Decisions https://somethingelsereviews.com/2015/08/29/michael-dease-decisions-2015/

“Decisions” by Michael Dease gets Reviewed at All About Jazz https://posi-tone.com/news/decisions-by-michael-dease-gets-reviewed-by-all-about-jazz/

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