Brent Black reviews Michael Dease “Relentless”…
 www.criticaljazz.com
If slow and steady does indeed win the race then watch out for Michael Dease as he is Relentless!
Brent Black /Â www.criticaljazz.com
I have to admit if I hear one more big band release this year then you can look for me at Home Depot in the length of rope and rickety stool department. The format is on the upswing yet the preconceived notion of predict ...Read More
Michael Dease “Relentless” is DownBeat editor’s pick…
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BY BOBBY REED
Michael Dease, Relentless
(Posi-Tone)
Trombonist Michael Dease applied his extensive knowledge of big bands when preparing to record his sixth leader album, Relentless. “My big band is inspired by the sophistication of Ellington, the pacing of Basie, the fervor of Dizzy and the tumult of McCoy Tyner’s and Charles Tolliver†...Read More
A new interview with Eric Wyatt…
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Saxophonist Eric Wyatt pays homage to his hometown Brooklyn in his new album Borough of Kings
Saxophonist Eric Wyatt’s new album is out, Borough of Kings and I had a chance to catch up with him the last time I was in New York to talk about some of his inspirations for the music. Check out my on-camera interview with Eric below to also hear how he met Miles ...Read More
Joe Magnarelli and Michael Dease are both featured in JazzWax “discoveries of the week”…
http://www.JazzWax.com/2014/07/ten-cd-discoveries-of-the-week.html
Joe Magnarelli—Lookin’ Up! (Posi-Tone). I’ve always loved Mags’ round, fleshy sound on trumpet. Here, he turns up the heat on songs like Third Set, Suddenly It’s Spring and John Coltrane’s Miles’ Mode—soaring up the lines and swooping do ...Read More
Music and More on Ralph Bowen “Standard Deviation”…
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Ralph Bowen – Standard Deviation (Posi-Tone, 2014) Ralph Bowen is widely active in New Jersey and New York as a saxophonist and educator. This album finds him recording selections from the standard repertoire in the company of of Bill O’Connell on piano, Kenny Davis on bass and Donald Edwards on drums. Although the material ...Read More
StepTempest covers Michael Dease “Relentless”…
http://steptempest.blogspot.com/2014/07/large-bands-music-of-americas-world.html
Georgia native Michael Deaseis a multi-instrumentalist known mostly for his work on trombone but is also proficient on trumpet and saxophone.  He has established himself as a producer and sideman, appearing on dozens of recordings and gigs ranging from Alicia ...Read More
Wondering Sound reviews Michael Dease “Relentless”…
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Michael Dease, Relentless: Solid big band release from trombonist Dease, who can always be relied upon for some tasteful, straight-ahead jazz, whether it’s a small combo or a large crowd on the bandstand. For this recording, he brings an entourage numbering the twenties, which is comprised of some heavy hitters on the scene, including bassist Lind ...Read More
Audiophile Audition coverage for Michael Dease “Relentless”…
http://audaud.com/2014/07/michael-dease-relentless-posi-tone/
Michael Dease – Relentless – Posi-Tone PR8127, 64:12 [7/8/14] ****½:
I’d have to say that Posi-Tone is two for two on current releases by Joe Magnarelli and Michael Dease. Both are great acquisitions to the Posi-Tone roster, and I’m hoping that they stay put for awhile. I can’t give enough ...Read More
A nice review for Eric Wyatt new CD “Borough of Kings”…
www.criticaljazz.com
Eric Wyatt Borough of Kings Posi-Tone 2014
Eric Wyatt is the spirit of Brooklyn –Â tough, straight ahead and he can swing!
Brent Black /Â www.criticaljazz.com
You have as many tenor players running around New York as you have taxi cabs, Eric Wyatt simply happens to be one of the finest. Four releases as a leader under his belt and having a resume that includes Je ...Read More
Step Tempest reviews Joe Magnarelli “Lookin’ Up!”…
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It’s been 20 years since trumpeter Joe Magnarelli released his debut on the Criss Cross label. In 1994, “Mags” was already an established voice on the music scene having worked with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Brother Jack McDuff and Lionel Hampton.  Since then, he has worked with a plethora of groups and artists, f ...Read More