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DEAN MASSER is a tenor saxophonist who is continuing the legacy of the greatest exponents of the instrument in the jazz idiom.

From an early age, Dean was exposed to the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, and the sounds of players like Ben Webster, Lester Young and Eddie Lockjaw Davis.

When he started to play saxophone in his teens, he was drawn to the big-toned, hard swinging style of Dexter Gordon, and later Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Johnny Griffin, Stanley Turrentine et al.

After studying at the City of Leeds College of Music for three years, emerging as saxophone prizewinner, he became a member of the Jack Parnell Quartet, which recorded a live album during a week-long stint at Ronnie Scott's.

Since then, Dean has played alongside many of the leading names in British jazz at numerous venues and festivals. He has many television and radio appearances to his credit, and released his first album as leader in 2010.

"Old School" features Dean with Max Turnbull (piano), Malcolm Creese (double bass) and Paul Robinson (drums), with guest appearances from vocalists Andy Prior and Jenny Russell.

"A very exciting and enjoyable CD; Dean's album has soul in it." – Jack Parnell

"Dean has always had a great sound, and this album captures it beautifully." - Julian Siegel

www.deanmasser.co.uk
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