The Mason Brothers hail from Norwich, England, a quiet city 100 miles north of London. Their father, Barry Mason, a trumpet/trombone player and teacher, and their mother, Christine Vance, a jazz vocalist, introduced the young brothers early on to such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Rosolino, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. While only in their teens, Brad and Elliot became highly skilled in jazz improvisation and the Mason Brothers were soon renowned for their maturity and musicality. Alone, each musician is outstanding, but together, the brothers’ almost psychic connection creates improvisational magic. Today, the Mason Brothers are taking their unique contemporary sound beyond the boundaries of improvisation and composition to heights both dramatic and inspirational.
In 2007, Elliot Mason was invited to become a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra directed by Wynton Marsalis. While a permanent performer with JLCO, he continues to co-lead the Mason Brothers Band with his brother, Brad.
Elliot recently recorded on Matt Garrison's 'Shapeshifter' as well as touring & recording with Gary Husband's 'Force Majeure' featuring Randy Brecker, Matt Garrison, Jim Beard, Gary Husband, Jerry Goodman & Arto Tuncboyaciyan. Also touring with The Janek Gwizdala Project that features Gary Husband, Randy Brecker, Tim Miller & Janek Gwizdala.
Elliot has been teaching at The New School NYC, & is also available for private lessons outside of the college, please contact us through our website email.
Brad & Elliot both recently recorded with 'Sveti' featuring Lionel Loueke, Gregoire Maret, Aaron Goldberg, Gretchin Parlato, Marko Djordjevic & Matt Pavolka.
The Mason Brothers are now endorsed by Applied Microphone Technology.
Brad is now performing with John Mayer for his '07 world tour.
Their career includes performances with the Count Basie Orchestra, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Mingus Big Band, Maria Schneider Orchestra, Maynard Ferguson Big Bop Nouveau, Roy Hargrove Big Band, George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band, Toshiko Akiyoshi Orchestra, Chicco O'Farrels Latin Jazz Band, The Temptations, John Mayer, Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Natalie Cole, Willie Nelson, Shirley Bassey, Bette Midler, Glenn Close, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Zawinul, Chris Potter, Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, Airto Moreira, John Abercrombie, Abe Laboriel, Kenny Wheeler, Hiram Bullock, John Scofield, Victor Lewis, Vincent Herring, Jim Beard, Jerry Goodman, Jeff Ballad, Gary Husband, Bob Hurst, Ronny Jordan, Marcus Roberts, Bill Watrous, Hal Crook, Slide Hampton, Carl Fontana, Claudio Roditi, Matt Garrison, Gary Burton, Lionel Hampton, Bill Pierce, Dave Liebman, Lenny White, Lionel Loueke, Gregoire Maret, Antonio Sanchez & others.To view our full Biography click here
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