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Michael Dease

Michael Dease
  • Red Cedar Distinguished Professor
  • Jazz Studies

Bio

Michael Dease is one of the world’s eminent trombonists, and a Professor of Jazz Trombone in MSU's renowned jazz program. During his career, he has contributed his versatile sound and signature improvisations to over 200 recordings and groups as diverse as Grammy-winning artists David Sanborn, Christian McBride, Kanye West, Michel Camilo, and Alicia Keys.

Born in Augusta, Georgia, he played the saxophone and trumpet before choosing the trombone at age 17. In 2001, Dease moved to New York City to become part of the historic first class of jazz students at The Juilliard School, earning both Bachelors and Masters degrees, and quickly established a reputation as a brilliant soloist, side-person, and bandleader. 

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