You will have only begun to scratch the surface by identifying the masterfu… Read Full Bio ↴You will have only begun to scratch the surface by identifying the masterful Harvey Mason as just a drummer. Yes, his precision time keeping and versatility have placed him among THE most in-demand and most recorded session drummers of all-time. Yes, his tumbling tom-tom fills and the lickity slick synchronization between his hi-hat cymbals, snare and bass drums are instantly recognizable signatures. Yes, he’s been hired by everyone from Barbra Streisand to James Brown to Mary J to Herbie Hancock to Jennifer Hudson to Frank Sinatra to John Legend to the London Symphony Orchestra. Yes, he has won four 1st place plaques from Modern Drummer magazine’s annual studio poll and has been the first call drummer for the Academy Awards ceremonies on 25 occasions.
He’s composed and written songs recorded by artists ranging from Nancy Wilson , Mary J. Blige, Notorius Big and T.I.
As a producer, he introduced the world to the Hawaii-based Christian jazz septet Seawind, which inadvertently brought one of the most in-demand horn arrangers (Jerry Hey) and horn sections (the Seawind horns) to Los Angeles and promptly introduced them to Quincy Jones as the tightest and most creative horn section he’d ever heard. (Quincy obviously agreed) He also produced the debut album by Midnight Star (The Beginning), inaugurating what would become one of the ‘80s most influential techno-funk groups, Lee Ritenour’s largest selling hit, “Is it You” and Dionne Warwick (Fragile).
Harvey is a founding member of the contemporary jazz “super group”ƒOURPLAY , where he flexes his writing, playing, arranging and production skills with partners Bob James, Nathan East and Chuck Loeb (the latter of whom replaced Larry Carlton who had replaced original member Lee Ritenour). ƒOURPLAY’s debut album sat atop Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart for thirty-four weeks, leading to a platinum album, three subsequent gold discs, a Soul Train Music Award and 10 Grammy nominations, to date.
The roots of Harvey Mason’s rhythm are as ingrained as DNA. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on February 22, 1947, he reveled in the rhythms of life as they manifested themselves all around him. He began taking formal drum lessons at age 7, playing in school bands and finally buying his first drum set at the age of 16. Harvey continued his musical education first at the Berklee School of Music, then on full scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music, studying performance, composing, arranging, percussion and mallets. He received immeasurable preparation for orchestral work from the legendary Vic Firth, tympanist with the Boston Symphony. During his time in Boston, he also put in overtime at Triple A Studios recording everything from jingles to religious albums, unpredictable and diversified situations that custom molded him for the career of a top-flight session musician. Before he knew it, Harvey Mason was working as many as three studio sessions a day.
Harvey swiftly became a force to be reckoned with in the world of percussion and drums. From simple figures on a marimba that contributed infinitely to the appeal of The Sylvers’ “Fools Paradise” and “Misdemeanor,” Earth Wind and Fire’s “That’s The Way of The World” and some of the most incredibly sensitive playing ever heard on radio backing the late Minnie Riperton on “Memory Lane” and “Here We Go,” to an intricate snare drum-only part on Chick Corea’s “Tweedle Dee” (from his acclaimed concept album, The Mad Hatter), Harvey honed a knack for doing more than just nailing a written part. He added that “Mase Magic” that lifted a piece of music from ordinary to extraordinary.
Harvey Mason's son Harvey Mason Jr. formed the Underdogs production team with Damon Thomas and has produced tracks for artists including Fantasia Barrino, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross.
He’s composed and written songs recorded by artists ranging from Nancy Wilson , Mary J. Blige, Notorius Big and T.I.
As a producer, he introduced the world to the Hawaii-based Christian jazz septet Seawind, which inadvertently brought one of the most in-demand horn arrangers (Jerry Hey) and horn sections (the Seawind horns) to Los Angeles and promptly introduced them to Quincy Jones as the tightest and most creative horn section he’d ever heard. (Quincy obviously agreed) He also produced the debut album by Midnight Star (The Beginning), inaugurating what would become one of the ‘80s most influential techno-funk groups, Lee Ritenour’s largest selling hit, “Is it You” and Dionne Warwick (Fragile).
Harvey is a founding member of the contemporary jazz “super group”ƒOURPLAY , where he flexes his writing, playing, arranging and production skills with partners Bob James, Nathan East and Chuck Loeb (the latter of whom replaced Larry Carlton who had replaced original member Lee Ritenour). ƒOURPLAY’s debut album sat atop Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart for thirty-four weeks, leading to a platinum album, three subsequent gold discs, a Soul Train Music Award and 10 Grammy nominations, to date.
The roots of Harvey Mason’s rhythm are as ingrained as DNA. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on February 22, 1947, he reveled in the rhythms of life as they manifested themselves all around him. He began taking formal drum lessons at age 7, playing in school bands and finally buying his first drum set at the age of 16. Harvey continued his musical education first at the Berklee School of Music, then on full scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music, studying performance, composing, arranging, percussion and mallets. He received immeasurable preparation for orchestral work from the legendary Vic Firth, tympanist with the Boston Symphony. During his time in Boston, he also put in overtime at Triple A Studios recording everything from jingles to religious albums, unpredictable and diversified situations that custom molded him for the career of a top-flight session musician. Before he knew it, Harvey Mason was working as many as three studio sessions a day.
Harvey swiftly became a force to be reckoned with in the world of percussion and drums. From simple figures on a marimba that contributed infinitely to the appeal of The Sylvers’ “Fools Paradise” and “Misdemeanor,” Earth Wind and Fire’s “That’s The Way of The World” and some of the most incredibly sensitive playing ever heard on radio backing the late Minnie Riperton on “Memory Lane” and “Here We Go,” to an intricate snare drum-only part on Chick Corea’s “Tweedle Dee” (from his acclaimed concept album, The Mad Hatter), Harvey honed a knack for doing more than just nailing a written part. He added that “Mase Magic” that lifted a piece of music from ordinary to extraordinary.
Harvey Mason's son Harvey Mason Jr. formed the Underdogs production team with Damon Thomas and has produced tracks for artists including Fantasia Barrino, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross.
What Is It
Harvey Mason Lyrics
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A.K.A Brothers D-d-det är Tsino Ja, vi cruisar i en Rolls-Royce, jag och…
Alva So you want to know what is up That's not just…
Amy Winehouse I can see you ahead of me But I'm not always…
Baby Bash [Sean Kingston] Lemme see ya go mama go mamma Get your girls…
Baby Bash (Feat. Sean Kingston) [Sean Kingston] Lemme see ya go mama go mamma Get your gir…
Baby Bash feat. Sean Kingston [Sean Kingston] Lemme see ya go mama go mamma Get your girls…
Baby Bash featuring Sean Kingston [Sean Kingston] Lemme see ya go mama go mamma Get your gir…
Baby Bash Ft. Sean Kingston [Sean Kingston] Lemme see ya go mama go mamma Get your girls…
Baby Bash/Sean Kingston [Sean Kingston] Lemme see ya go mama go mamma Get your gir…
Bing Crosby And Loyce Whiteman Is it true what they say about Dixie? Does the…
Bino Rideaux & Blxst What is it? When I ain't with you I miss it,…
Bishop Is what it is, ain't what it ain't Swear to god…
Blxst & Bino Rideaux What is it? When I ain't with you I miss it,…
Booker Ervin/Bud Powell/Charles Mingus/Dannie Richmond/Eric Dolphy/Ted Curson You don't know what love is 'Til you've learned the meaning…
Brixx She said it's been a little while now What are we 'Cause…
Busta Rhymes feat. Kelis Yeah.. Flipmode.. Violator.. Neptunes nigga What you want ni…
Cassandra Wilson "You don't know what love is Until you learn the meaning…
Chubby Rae & The Elevators When peace like a river attendeth my way When sorrows like…
Damian Lynn 7 am and I can't breathe Another day breaking without m…
Doll-E Girl (Hey, hey) 「ねぇ、たまにはさ 羽根を伸ばしたら?」って ことあるごとに アナタは言うけれど Woo ah…
EA-Ski Yeah Yeah Where they at Where they at Where they at Where my…
Elio Riso & NiLO.R It was love at first sight I made you mine In one…
Friend Oh take me back to school Not worrying about a thing Or…
Fruition Step outside and breathe It's time we shine like the sea,…
Funeral Oration Well here again I strike the lucky So you're the one…
Gerd feat Guida de Palma You don't know what love is 'Til you've learned the meaning…
high/low What time is it? Summertime It's our vacation What time is i…
I.V. 오렌지색의 하늘은 무슨 맛일까 손을 뻗어 닿으면 어떤 기분일까 아마 머릿속에 누군가…
J.d. Smooth Ah ah 안녕 난 D 오빠야 안녕 난 E 오빠야 오빠들이 너희에게 고백할게…
Jimmie Rodgers I've got a gal oh, what a gal She weights two…
John D. Loudermilk What is my life going to be? Four years of college…
Jonny B. Cool Uh. Uh. Yup. [Chuck:] Yo mike! [Mikey:] What it is…
Keith Sweat So what is it about me, can you feel it…
Kid Cudi Feat. Lil Wayne Hey hey hey if you're ready to rage Raise your hands…
Kid Cudi Ft. Lil Wayne What is it that I haven't done yet, uh Grammy's, uh…
Kideko What? You know what it is You know what it is What? You know…
Kindred kindred my people flowing through veins kindred. (Stand up…
Lee Jones Damn, So this is how it ends? I don’t really wanna…
Mickey Gilley Is it wrong for loving you Is it wrong for being…
Minutemen In your eyes I've seen it In my silence it's heard In…
Mistah F.A.B. 오렌지색의 하늘은 무슨 맛일까 손을 뻗어 닿으면 어떤 기분일까 아마 머릿속에 누군가…
MOONLIGHT AFRIQA O dear what is it you looking For That my…
Oliver Klein No more handshakes no more passing the time Too scared to…
On a Sunday And then you said a little more about your dreams, Like…
Oscar Peterson Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans And…
Rapid Ric [Repeat x2] Is it my cars, is it my clothes That make…
Sean T featuring Tend Dolla Balance [Sean Kingston] Lemme see ya go mama go mamma Get your gir…
Sole & JC I move how I move It is what it is It is…
St. Proost ...and when it rains Open the sky, just like the window…
The Elevators When peace like a river attendeth my way When sorrows like…
The Finger Verse 1 Calm down, shake it off It's me you one…
The Frontline E-A-Ski, CMT, Frontline Yeah Locksmith, Left what is it homi…
The Minus Scale You covered your tracks (it's) so quiet since you left…
U.D.I. Ah ah 안녕 난 D 오빠야 안녕 난 E 오빠야 오빠들이 너희에게 고백할게…
Understatement What is it, is it just a feeling that you…
Various Artists - Mixed by DJ Skribble [Who Is He and What Is He to You by…
Webbie [Repeat x2] Is it my cars, is it my clothes That make…
Webbie feat. Mannie Fresh You niggas is about to witness some next level shit Black-Ty…
X-NoiZe & Headroom Well it is what it is I got my people they…
Xzibit Yeah And so it was written, and after all these things I…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Harvey Mason:
Funk In A Mason Jar Don't tell me I'm drunk When I'm just being honest Well yeah…
Space Cadets Inventé una danza nueva Que puede hacerte electrizar Quien …
What's Going On Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, broth…
What's Going on ? Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, bro…
What's Going On? Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, broth…
Without A Song Without a song the day would never end Without a song…
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@focusstudios1296
Without a doubt one of the most accomplished and instantly recognizable drummers in history!
@williampscott3539
Harvey Mason's work with The Mizell Brothers is legendary
@onajesalim6122
By far, my favorite drummer of all time. Nobody synchopates and keeps time like the inimitable Harvey Mason!
@MCTooTall
An unsung legend. I’m glad to have been alive to hear his song “Groovin’ You” when it was brand spanking new. 1979.
@517JET
Harvey Mason is my favorite drummer of all time. He's in a class by himself!
@Dangermouse2256
100% agree with you
@craigmcdowell5393
with his skill level and i heard him in an interview saying he focuses on hitting the drums in the centre!!! it's the sound. brilliant
@sticktrik
It’s about time Harvey Mason was interviewed!!!!!
@clydebermingham121
The RICK BEATO interview with GEORGE BENSON is to me similar in nature to this interview.
The sheer enthusiasm of the subject to flow out with so much information about themselves
@tonartification
Harvey "Mase" Mason - he has created his very own style, nobody grooves like him. One of the few greats!!