“Sean Mason, a young prodigy who has garnered praise and support from both Wynton and Branford Marsalis, blends the melodic and captivating compositions…In fact, Sean Mason carries on the tradition of jazz as we have known it for a long time, but with all his fervor and arranging talent that makes instruments sound like no one else can. An album full of delightful surprises…” says PARIS MOVE (2023 Album Review of ‘The Southern Suite’)
When Rising Jazz Star Pianist & Composer SEAN MASON speaks about music, you can hear the notes falling into place. The cadence of his ideas unfold with deliberate tempo, each exploring & resolving tension like an inspired chord progression. Hailed by NPR's "Youngbloods" series as a musician on the rise, Mason has already performed and toured with jazz legends including Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, and Herlin Riley. On his debut album, 'The Southern Suite' (2023), Mason emerges as a guiding luminary, shining his introspective command as both a Pianist & Composer. 'The Southern Suite' presents an astonishingly mature statement from a young star in the making, revealing the stunning scope and potential of Mason's performing and songwriting ability. "I told my brother [Wynton Marsalis], "Be on the lookout for this kid,"" 3x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 18x-GRAMMY® Nominated Brandford Marsalis recalls. "Mason's music is...exceptionally groovy" says NPR.