Bassist

Master trombonist and four-time Downbeat Critic's Poll Winner for Trombonist of the Year Michael Dease honors the spirit of his former bandleader Roy Hargrove with a star-studded quintet.  Dease is a prolific session musician, longtime fixture in the bands of Jimmy Heath, David Sanborn and Christian McBride and a fiery, soulful improviser on several instruments.  Join us at Dizzy's Club to celebrate his 20th recording as a leader, "Grove's Groove" on Le Coq records.    

Master trombonist and four-time Downbeat Critic's Poll Winner for Trombonist of the Year Michael Dease honors the spirit of his former bandleader Roy Hargrove with a star-studded quintet.  Dease is a prolific session musician, longtime fixture in the bands of Jimmy Heath, David Sanborn and Christian McBride and a fiery, soulful improviser on several instruments.  Join us at Dizzy's Club to celebrate his 20th recording as a leader, "Grove's Groove" on Le Coq records.    

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Michael Dease: Grove’s Groove

Jazz At Lincoln Center

Don't miss this incredible double-feature concert!
Andy Wheelock brings his Whee3trio, featuring Gonzalo Teppa and Walter Gorra, to UWYO to perform alongside guitar virtuoso, Gilad Hekselman.

UW Jazz Festival Concert

University of Wyoming

This is his story, these are his songs.

The second most recorded Jazz musician of all time, Thelonious Monk’s eccentric charisma, unique improvisational style and percussive approach set the standard for – not just Jazz musicians, but – musical icons ever since.

Join Gilbert Castellanos, Gerald Clayton, Lewis Nash, Russell Malone, Rodney Whitaker and special guest Charles McPherson for an evening celebrating one of Jazz’s most influential characters.

Rodney Whitaker

Bassist

Events

Past events

Jun 18, 2024

Michael Dease: Grove’s Groove · Jazz at Lincoln Center

Feb 26, 2024

UW Jazz Festival Concert · University of Wyoming Department of Music

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