Chameleon - Harvey Mason CD
Chameleon - Harvey Mason CD
Additional Info: Harvey Mason's 2014 effort, Chameleon, is an expansive and funky album that finds the journeyman jazz drummer exploring the space between the '70s post-bop/fusion albums that marked his early career and the contemporary smooth jazz work that has defined the latter half of his career. Having started out playing with the masterful pianist Erroll Garner, Mason eventually join Herbie Hancock's legendary Headhunters ensemble, with whom he recorded the original version of this album's title track. And while he went on to a successful career working with a bevy of artists including Lee Ritenour, George Benson, and others, it is primarily his work with Hancock that is Mason's focus here. In fact, Mason has put together a group of adept musicians rivaling the original Headhunters lineup, including original Headhunters percussionist Bill Summers, trumpeter Christian Scott, saxophonist Kamasi Washington, Fender Rhodes keyboardist Kris Bowers, bassist Ben Williams, and others. Together, Mason and his band delve deep into a batch of original songs and well-chosen covers by such similarly inclined crossover jazz giants as Bobby Hutcherson, Patrice Rushen, and the Mizell Brothers. And while Mason's organic, chilled-out take on the title track (replete with Summers' atmospheric vocals and Hinda Hu whistle) is a highlight, it's merely the tip of this funk-berg. Similarly engaging are such cuts as the synth-driven, '80s video game funk of "Mase's Theme" and the yearning, alternative R&B-infused reworking of Leon Ware's "If I Ever Lose This Heaven," featuring vocalist Chris Turner. We also get the moody, sensuous "Black Frost," with its synth-layered groove that still allows for a muscular, skronk-laden solo from Washington. Ultimately, as the title implies, Chameleon is a joyful album that combines the best aspects of Mason's musically colorful, ever-changing career. ~ Matt CollarSpecifics
- Album: Chameleon
- Artist: Harvey Mason
- Label: SONY JAPAN
- Genre: Jazz
- MPN: COCB-54084
Tracklist
1. Chameleon Arranged By – Ben Wendel Arranged By [Intro/Outro] – Bill Summers Composed By – Bennie Maupin, Harvey Mason, Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson (2) Composed By [Intro/Outro] – Bill Summers Drums, Piano, Synth [Bass] – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Jimmy Haslip Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Mark De Clive-Lowe Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) Percussion, Vocals, Whistle [Hinda Hu] – Bill Summers Tenor Saxophone – Kamasi Washington Arranged By – Ben Wendel Arranged By [Intro/Outro] – Bill Summers Composed By – Bennie Maupin, Harvey Mason, Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson (2) Composed By [Intro/Outro] – Bill Summers Drums, Piano, Synth [Bass] – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Jimmy Haslip Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Mark De Clive-Lowe Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) Percussion, Vocals, Whistle [Hinda Hu] – Bill Summers Tenor Saxophone – Kamasi Washington 2. Black Frost Arranged By – Corey "CK" King* Composed By – Bob James, Grover Washington, Jr. Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Ben Williams (5) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kris Bowers Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) Percussion – Bill Summers Synth, Trombone – Corey "CK" King* Tenor Saxophone – Kamasi Washington Arranged By – Corey "CK" King* Composed By – Bob James, Grover Washington, Jr. Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Ben Williams (5) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kris Bowers Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) Percussion – Bill Summers Synth, Trombone – Corey "CK" King* Tenor Saxophone – Kamasi Washington 3. Montara Arranged By – Matthew Stevens (2) Composed By – Bobby Hutcherson Drums, Vibraphone – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Jimmy Haslip Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Mark De Clive-Lowe Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) Percussion – Bill Summers Arranged By – Matthew Stevens (2) Composed By – Bobby Hutcherson Drums, Vibraphone – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Jimmy Haslip Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Mark De Clive-Lowe Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) Percussion – Bill Summers 4. Looking Back Arranged By – Mark De Clive-Lowe Composed By – Harvey Mason, Mark De Clive-Lowe, Paul Jackson (2) Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Paul Jackson (2) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Mark De Clive-Lowe Arranged By – Mark De Clive-Lowe Composed By – Harvey Mason, Mark De Clive-Lowe, Paul Jackson (2) Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Paul Jackson (2) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Mark De Clive-Lowe 5. Tokyo Station (Bonus Track For Japan) Acoustic Bass – Ben Williams (5) Composed By – Harvey Mason Drums, Piano, Synth, Percussion – Harvey Mason Saxophone – Dan Higgins Soprano Saxophone – Kamasi Washington Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Gary Grant Acoustic Bass – Ben Williams (5) Composed By – Harvey Mason Drums, Piano, Synth, Percussion – Harvey Mason Saxophone – Dan Higgins Soprano Saxophone – Kamasi Washington Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Gary Grant 6. If I Ever Lose This Heaven Arranged By – Corey "CK" King* Arranged By [Vocals] – Harvey Mason Composed By – Leon Ware, Pam Sawyer Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Jimmy Haslip Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Mark De Clive-Lowe Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) Producer [Vocals] – Harvey Mason Jr. Synth, Trombone – Corey "CK" King* Trumpet – Christian Scott (2) Vocals – Chris Turner (6) Arranged By – Corey "CK" King* Arranged By [Vocals] – Harvey Mason Composed By – Leon Ware, Pam Sawyer Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Jimmy Haslip Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Mark De Clive-Lowe Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) Producer [Vocals] – Harvey Mason Jr. Synth, Trombone – Corey "CK" King* Trumpet – Christian Scott (2) Vocals – Chris Turner (6) 7. Before The Dawn Arranged By – Kris Bowers Composed By – Patrice Rushen Drums, Percussion – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Ben Williams (5) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Kris Bowers Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Kamasi Washington Trombone – Corey "CK" King* Trumpet – Christian Scott (2) Arranged By – Kris Bowers Composed By – Patrice Rushen Drums, Percussion – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Ben Williams (5) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Kris Bowers Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Kamasi Washington Trombone – Corey "CK" King* Trumpet – Christian Scott (2) 8. Any Sunday (Bonus Track For Japan) Composed By – Harvey Mason, Michael Ruff (2) Drums, Synth – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Jimmy Haslip Piano [Acoustic], Synth – Michael Ruff (2) Tenor Saxophone – Kamasi Washington Composed By – Harvey Mason, Michael Ruff (2) Drums, Synth – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Jimmy Haslip Piano [Acoustic], Synth – Michael Ruff (2) Tenor Saxophone – Kamasi Washington 9. Mase's Theme Arranged By – Mark De Clive-Lowe Composed By – Harvey Mason, Mark De Clive-Lowe Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Mark De Clive-Lowe Arranged By – Mark De Clive-Lowe Composed By – Harvey Mason, Mark De Clive-Lowe Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Mark De Clive-Lowe 10. Either Way Arranged By – Kris Bowers Composed By – Harvey Mason Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Ben Williams (5) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Kris Bowers Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) Arranged By – Kris Bowers Composed By – Harvey Mason Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Ben Williams (5) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synth – Kris Bowers Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) 11. Places And Spaces Arranged By – Corey "CK" King* Composed By – Fonce Mizell, Larry Mizell Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Ben Williams (5) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kris Bowers Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) Trumpet – Christian Scott (2) Vocals, Synth – Corey "CK" King* Arranged By – Corey "CK" King* Composed By – Fonce Mizell, Larry Mizell Drums – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Ben Williams (5) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kris Bowers Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2) Trumpet – Christian Scott (2) Vocals, Synth – Corey "CK" King* 12. Looking Forward Arranged By – Guillaume Perret Composed By – Guillaume Perret, Harvey Mason, Paul Jackson (2) Drums, Synth – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Paul Jackson (2) Piano [Solo] – John Beasley Tenor Saxophone, Keyboards – Guillaume Perret Arranged By – Guillaume Perret Composed By – Guillaume Perret, Harvey Mason, Paul Jackson (2) Drums, Synth – Harvey Mason Electric Bass – Paul Jackson (2) Piano [Solo] – John Beasley Tenor Saxophone, Keyboards – Guillaume Perret 13. The Rest Of Tomorrow's (Bonus Track For Japan) Composed By, Arranged By – Harvey Mason Drums, Synth – Harvey Mason Piano [Acoustic] – Bob James Tenor Saxophone – Will Marriott* Composed By, Arranged By – Harvey Mason Drums, Synth – Harvey Mason Piano [Acoustic] – Bob James Tenor Saxophone – Will Marriott*
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| SKU | CD-4988001757757 |
| Barcode # | 4988001757757 |
| Brand | SONY JAPAN |
| Shipping Width | 0.200m |
| Shipping Height | 0.100m |
| Shipping Length | 0.300m |
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