Discover Michael Mason
Hailing from Chicago, IL, Michael Mason is a renowned musician and composer of jazz and world music. For over forty years he has often been described as a figure who not only excels in the instrument of the flute but also an artist who has pushed the creative boundaries of this music, contributing significantly to the evolution and global reach of these genres. Michael Mason is well known for his innovative styles, profound improvisational abilities, and rich cultural contributions, often inspiring a new generation of artists.
Michael is recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) and has had several of his previous albums in consideration for a Grammy award.
Jazz
A true student of John Coltrane and other great jazz artists, Michael studied at the Jazz Conservatory in Chicago and then went on to play and compose in a striking style that is uniquely his own
World
By incorporating an eclectic mix of instruments and featured artists on his albums, Michael is constantly breaking new ground as to where jazz can go musically and has seemingly unrestrained creativity and originality in his art
New Age
By adding a modern slant to established genres of music, Michael and his artists are not afraid to take creative risks in the pursuit of seeing their musical vision brought into reality and emotionally moving the listener