Harvey William Mason (born February 22, 1947) [1] 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 .

Groundbreaking performances and compositions with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters. One of the world's premier drummers, Mason has earned ten Grammy nominations. New Music Stream and enjoy a first-rate ensemble of consummate musicians including GRAMMY nominee Harvey Mason on drums. /

4 decades after the release of "Chameleon", Harvey Mason is back with a new creative incarnation of this classic track. Watch and enjoy Harvey's video recorded in connection with the Vic play-along contest 2014.

Feb 22, 2025 · Harvey Mason composed and played on this 1974 hit from Harris’ Blue Note album, Astral Signal. CashBox magazine wrote that the single “just has to be a disco hit,” and praised its “very ...

Harvey Mason has written songs recorded by artists ranging from Nancy Wilson to Mary J. Blige. As a producer, he introduced the world to Hawaii-based Christian jazz septet Seawind, bringing one of the most in-demand horn arrangers (Jerry Hey) and horn sections (Seawind Horns) to Los Angeles, and introducing them to Quincy Jones.

Harvey William Mason was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1947 and developed an interest in drumming at a young age. He studied performance, composition, arranging, and percussion at both Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music.

Harvey Mason (born February 22, 1947, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA) is an American soul, jazz and disco drummer, songwriter and producer. Father of musician and producer Harvey Mason Jr.

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1 day ago · Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. spoke with The Tennessean from Washington, D.C., after joining U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, and U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Delaware, to reintroduce ...

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.