Elliot Mason
Trombone, Bass Trumpet, Composer, Arranger, Educator

Background and Sound

Originally from Norwich, England, Elliot Mason, has become a powerful voice on both the bass trumpet and trombone throughout the jazz community both stateside and the world. His virtuosic technique and sound stand out as an accented beat away from the path most travel. From early on in his career, he knew this is what he wanted to do. By the age of twelve he was gigging regularly throughout London and at the ripe age of sixteen he joined his brother at Berklee School of Music. Once graduated, the New York Jazz Scene didn’t take long to learn his name. Soon after he became a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and joined Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois as the jazz trombone instructor. As an educator, top-field performer and diverse voice, Elliot’s style is refined and in demand. His vocalizations speak of Woody Shaw & John Coltrane on the Bass Trumpet and yet this ability is easily transferred on the trombone. An amazing feat to accomplish on any instrument, there’s a talent that’s distinct and powerful and as unique as his choice in horns. But it’s his passion to play and write that drives this man to stay in the groove while telling his story to the world. read more