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SomethingElse features an exclusive track from Michael Dease “Relentless”…
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Sometimes a cover song reveals a lot of the genius of the musician covering it. Michael Dease’s big band rendition of the Brecker Brothers’ “Roppongi” surely does that, but it also speaks loudly about the underappreciated ingenuity of the song’s composer, Randy Brecker.
The closing track from The Return of the Brecke ...Read More
Brent Black reviews Michael Dease “Relentless”…
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If slow and steady does indeed win the race then watch out for Michael Dease as he is Relentless!
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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
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
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”…
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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
Dan Bilawsky reviews Michael Dease “Relentless”…
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Michael Dease: Relentless (2014)
By
DAN BILAWSKY,
While rising star trombonist Michael Dease’s previous albums have all been small group affairs, much of his sideman work has marked him as something of a large ensemble specialist. He’s put his slide to good use in numerous big bands and jazz orchestras, including those led by Christian McBride, Charles Tollive ...Read More
Dease makes this a personal and intimate statement from top to bottom
Michael Dease’s humanity comes pouring out of his trombone on All These Hands (Posi-Tone Records). His 12 original, straight-ahead compositions trace the story of the spread of jazz across the United States, paralleling the African-American migration from the South up through the Midwest and the Eastern Seaboard and reflecting the musical character of different cities and regions. Upbeat, open, ...Read More
Jazz Trail reviews “Force Field” the sophomore album by Sam Dillon
Even boasting a very personal diction when discoursing, the young American saxophonist Sam Dillon brings an impressive amount of different influences to his ripe sophomore album, Force Field. Strongly inflected with the hard bop idioms from the 50’s and early 60’s, Dillon, who possesses an outstanding technique, offers a classic-derived repertoire bolstered by creative spins that show how swin ...Read More