Sean Mason at Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, Mondavi Center

About

Experience the innovation and remarkable breadth of style that has earned pianist Sean Mason a spot among the rising stars in jazz today.

Mason’s debut album, The Southern Suite, highlights his exceptional skill as a musician, composer, bandleader and storyteller. The music, in Mason’s words, is “a candid celebration of life,” with deep roots in the south and featuring a rich roster of influences from J.S. Bach to Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong to Miles Davis and many points between. His Mondavi Center debut is an opportunity to discover one of the most celebrated artists on the contemporary music scene and his rich blend of cultural and musical influences.