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Harvey William Mason (born February 22, 1947) is an American jazz drummer, record producer, and member of the band Fourplay. He was the original drummer for Herbie Hancock ’s band The Headhunters .
One of the world's premier drummers, Mason has earned seven Grammy nominations including one for Best Contemporary Jazz Performance for the latest of six solo endeavors, Ratamacue. His inspired drumming has also graced other artist's Grammy winners, including Seal's '95 Record of the Year.
Harvey Mason is among the most recorded and in-demand drummers of all-time. A legendary, multi-GRAMMY® nominated session drummer, producer, composer & recording artist, he has worked with a pantheon of musical giants, including Barbra Streisand, James Brown, Herbie Hancock, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Frank Sinatra ...
Harvey Mason. A legendary, multi-GRAMMY® nominated session drummer, producer, composer & recording artist. PREV. “You will have only begun to scratch the surface by identifying the masterful Harvey Mason as just a drummer.”.
Feb 22, 2024 · With a career spanning over fifty years, one would be hard-pressed to find a genre of music that drummer Harvey Mason hasn’t touched.
Aug 19, 2014 · Harvey Mason’s classic 1970s-era session work comprises some of the most soulful jazz, pop, and R&B recordings ever cut to vinyl.
Mason was one of the significant pioneers of the newfangled jazz movement of fusion, camping out in the Blue Note Records stables with the likes of Donald Byrd, Bobbi Humphrey, et al, creating hits with the production team of the Mizell Brothers. Mason was also the drummer of choice on the Columbia Records debut recording of Herbie Hancock’s ...
Jun 16, 2011 · Legendary drummer Harvey Mason returns to Jazz Online’s Jazz Backstage podcast and this time he’s reflecting on his early studio days and working with producers Larry and Fonce Mizell. During his tenure working with the Mizells, Harvey recorded countless sessions working with everyone from Donald Byrd to Johnny Hammond to Bobbi Humphrey.
In 1990, James reunited with his old friend, session drummer Harvey Mason (Herbie Hancock, Sergio Mendes, James Brown), during the recording of James’ “Grand Piano Canyon” album. Also involved in the project were guitarist Lee Ritenour (Sergio Mendes) and bassist/vocalist Nathan East (Barry White, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins).
Jun 2, 2021 · Harvey William Mason is an American jazz drummer, record producer, and member of the band Fourplay. Mason grew up in Atlantic City, New Jersey and attended Atlantic City High School.
