Jazz Articles about Michael Wayne Deese

Michael Dees: The Dream I Dreamed

by Nicholas F. Mondello
July 21, 2015

In describing his perspective of the state of certain vocal efforts existing today, a wag, respected for his pungent commentary, once said: “There's no substitute for crass." Yet, there are singers who dwell in more refined melodic places--environs of elegance and refinement--"musical champagne," if you will, who preach using melody, lyric and rhythmic subtleties. They are called “artists" and Michael Dees is one of them. A very fine one. I Dreamed a Dream sends up 14 Dees ...