Swing Low by Michael Dease

Award winning multi-instrumentalist Michael Dease starts letting his baritone saxophone do the talking as he boldly decides to “Swing Low” on his latest release for Posi-Tone. Assembled to provide support is the wondrously solid rhythm section of pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Boris Kozlov, powerhouse drummer Rudy Royston, and the virtuoso trumpet stylings of Ingrid Jensen, who provides stunning highlights to several of the album's diverse tracks. With this latest tour de force realization of his talents, Dease maps out a musical journey of heartfelt joy that takes listeners along with him to explore an exciting program of performances that shine continuously with bright moments. Serious listeners will definitely notice how Dease’s musical vibrations have shifted considerably onto another level with this set of stunning performances that will encourage jazz enthusiasts everywhere to “Swing Low” with increased amazement and delight.

Tracklist

1.	Dancing In The Dark	5:16

2.	Don't Look Back	5:30

3.	Appreciation	5:58

4.	Phibes' Revenge	5:20

5.	Just Waiting	7:06

6.	Melancholia	6:00

7.	Galapagos	7:13

8.	New Blues	6:12

9.	Up High, Down Low	7:00

10.	Julian's Tune	4:12

11.	Embraceable You	5:56

Credits

released September 29, 2023

Michael Dease - baritone saxophone
Ingrid Jensen - trumpet
Art Hirahara - piano
Boris Kozlov - bass
Rudy Royston - drums
Altin Sencalar - trombone (7, 8, 10)

Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
recorded February 10, 2023 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY
mixed & mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR
photography by Jessica D. Cowles
package design by Alex Koehler

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