Michael Dease - trombone
Ralph Bowen - tenor sax
Walt Weiskopf - alto & tenor sax
Behn Gillece - vibraphone
Luther Allison - piano
Peter Brendler - bass
Zach Adleman - drums
Trombonist Michael Dease brings together a new group of
hands to help engage his audience by “Reaching Out.”
Assembling a diverse group of voices, both young and old,
Dease succeeds in creating an artful conglomeration of
supporting talent featuring saxophonists Walt Weiskopf and
Ralph Bowen, vibraphonist Behn Gillece, bassist Peter
Brendler, pianist Luther Allison, and drummer Zach Adleman.
Dease’s skillful band leading keeps the music steadily
straight forward as the group undertakes an exciting program
of new compositions and intelligent arrangements of
some new and familiar melodies. With yet another enjoyably
swinging affair firmly grounded in both tradition and
exploration from start to finish, Dease continues reaching
ever higher for the blue skies of a brighter tomorrow. Listeners
will certainly agree that Dease’s new album succeeds
in delivering a compelling and engaging message
that encourages everyone to continue “Reaching Out.”
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