Dean plays piano, trumpet, trombone, and sings.
He performs Jazz Standards, 60’s Rock and Soul hits, along with some of his original songs. Dean opened for The Beach Boys with his Motown "Ravells" band, in San Diego, in 1988. Performed for the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, CA. 2010 and 2011.
Performed with conductor, Dr. Frederick Fennell, in Osaka and Athens, in 1970 and 1972. Trumpet player for the oldies San Diego band, The Mar Dels in 1986.