Elliot’s debut solo album Before, Now & After, described as “A passionate emotional journey celebrating history, love, life and creation” is now available to pre-order!
It features: Elliot Mason – Trombone & Bass Trumpet, Sofija Knezevic – Voice, Dan Nimmer – Piano, Carlos Henriquez – Bass, Ali Jackson – Drums, Cyro Baptista – Percussion, Tim Hagans – Trumpet, Brad Mason – Trumpet & Joe Lovano – Tenor Sax
On August 2nd, The Mason Brothers continue their musical journey with the official release of their second album “Efflorescence” on Archival Records. Available at our site, iTunes & CDBaby“As a trumpet player, I can say that they are also redefining the parameters of brass playing in it’s purest sense, and taking that aspect of their art into new realms too.. quite ‘Efflorescent’ indeed!” – Randy Brecker
Here’s the EPK for the Mason Brothers Quintets second album entitled Efflorescence, available now! It includes video from the recording & an interview, where they explained the meaning of the album and their new musical path. “With ‘Efflorescence’, we tried to capture and present an artists spiritual, intellectual and emotional flowering.” said Elliot, to what Brad added: “We wanted this record to start where ‘Two sides, One Story’ left off, and progress to find its own musical identity.” Featuring: Dave Kikoski – Piano, Johnathan Blake – Drums, Matt Penman – Bass, Elliot Mason – Trombone & Brad Mason – TrumpetFor his Summergarden program, Elliot
was commissioned to write, present and premiere on July 17th, Before, Now, & After, and the recently composed and recorded, Efflorescence.
Elliot writes, Before, Now, & After was composed especially for Summergarden. To me, MoMA embraces artistic exploration that then becomes the traditions of today; it preserves and documents, while remaining vital and engaged with the present. The same values have been integral to my growth as a musician. Appreciating those who innovated before us while staying true to one’s own artistic voice is the inspiration for this piece.
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Elliot will be performing with the JLCO, plus special guest Chick Corea, performing the music of Chick Corea.
The concert is at the Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, IL on July 4th at 5pm.
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Elliot performs on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Featuring Wynton Marsalis, Walter Blanding, Zoe Obadia, the Stay Human Band with Jon Batiste and dancers Jared Grimes & Lil Buck.
Elliot’s solo was described as an “Astonishingly poised trombone solo” -The Guardian
Here is the entire review of JLCO’s concert with Wayne Shorter at the Barbican, London. Reviewed by John Fordham.
Click here to read: Guardian review – Elliot Mason, JLCO & Wayne Shorter
Here is a video clip of Elliot Mason and Wayne Shorter playing solos, from the JLCO’s concert at the Barbican, London (UK).
Watch it here: Elliot Mason & Wayner Shorter at the Barbican
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