Kelly Dean has become one of Houston's most sought-after musicians. A regular performer on sax, flute, and vocals, Mr. Dean has carved out a reputation as a solid, reliable addition to any musical situation.

      A Brief History:

• 1962 -Born in Houston, TX (St. Luke's Hospital)
• 1981--Graduate of the Arts Magnet High School, (Dallas, TX)
• 1981-1984--Attended North Texas State University as a Jazz Studies Major
• 1984-1992--Performed in 40 states & The Caribbean
• 1992-1999--Freelancer In The Houston Area
• 2001--Graduate--University of Houston w/ Bachelor's in Flute Performance
• 2000-Present--Leader of Kelly Dean Group & Grenade

     Awards and achievements

• 1980--Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble member
• 1995-1999--Member Of Faculty, Texas Music Festival, University of Houston
• 1996-Present--Member Of Faculty, Summer Jazz Workshop, Willowridge Campus
• 1997-Present--Editor-in-Chief of JazzHouston.com
• 1997--Featured Clinician at Lee College, Baytown, TX
• 1997--Featured Soloist with Brazosport College Jazz Ensemble, Lake Jackson, TX
• 2001--Featured Soloist @ PBS Channel 8 Pledge Drive

Jazz Fundamentals Instructor at Houston's High School For The Performing And Visual Arts (HSPVA)

Board Member Of The Milt Larkin Jazz Society