Michael Dease is not resting on his laurels. Long considered one of the jazz world’s most accomplished trombonists, he is deeply engaged in establishing himself as a compelling voice on a wholly different instrument, one that isn’t even in the brass family – baritone sax. Family man, beloved teacher, and A-list sideman, I loved talking with him for this feature in the October DownBeat.
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The 2017 Newport Jazz Festival was, as usual, a showcase and a proving ground for great soloists. Here’s my recap, concentrating on a few of the finest performances I heard, including those of vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant (above) who performed with the Aaron Diehl Trio; the Maria Schneider Orchestra; the Benny Golson Quartet; and the Christian McBride Big Band.
Steve Davis
Jazz trombonist Steve Davis, once a protege of Jackie McLean, is really coming into his own as a composer with his latest album, For Real. Here’s my brief profile of him in the April 2014 DownBeat.
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Allen Morrison - Music Journalist, Jazz Pianist, Songwriter, Lecturer - Long Island, NY 
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