Decisions by Michael Dease
Trombonist Michael Dease succeeds again in making a strong statement with his 2015 album "Decisions." 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, 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.
Tracklist
| 1. | Grove's Groove | 4:45 |
| 2. | Jason's Gonna Get Ya | 5:03 |
| 3. | Trayvon | 4:31 |
| 4. | Gorgeous Gwen | 5:48 |
| 5. | Decisions | 5:59 |
| 6. | Right Place Wrong Time | 6:31 |
| 7. | Everything Must Change | 4:59 |
| 8. | Three And One | 4:12 |
| 9. | You're My Everything | 5:51 |
| 10. | The Big D | 6:10 |
Credits
Michael Dease - trombone
Tim Green - alto saxophone
Glenn Zaleski - piano
Rodney Whitaker - bass
Ulysses Owens - drums
Andrew Swift - percussion on 7
Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
recorded September 27, 2014 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY
mixed & mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR
photography by Tom Gennara
package design by Jamie Brunson
cover art by Alison Alfredson
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Michael Dease is one of the world's eminent trombonists, lending his versatile sound and signature improvisations to over 200 recordings and many diverse groups. Dease, a winner of Downbeat Magazine’s Critic's Poll for Rising Star Jazz Trombonist and two-time Grammy award winner, is also a sought-after lead, section and bass trombonist with today’s leading jazz orchestras.