Elliot Mason: Before, Now and After

Elliot Mason brings his trombone to team up with a lively core of Sofija Knezevic/voc, Dan Nimmer/p, Carlos Henriquez/b, Ali Jackson/dr and guests Joe Lovano/ts, Tim Hagans/tp, Brad Mason/tp and Cyro Baptista/perc for a wide ranging mix of post modern moods. Mason’s horn is strong and confident, loose and laconic on the title track while creating a formidable brass section with Hagans on a modal take of “Caravan.” Knezevic’s voice works wonders, adding color and texture to the bopping “& Then There Were” with Joe Lovano and wispy with Nimmer on a delectable “ In a Sentimental Mood.” Mason switches to bass trumpet on the soft and lush “Vulnerable” while the band is rich and dreamy on the closing “Let Me Ask You Something.” Both modern and melodic.

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