Harvey Mason (b-1947)
I saw and heard Harvey Mason play in Anaheim at the NAMM show. He was performing in the Sabian cymbal booth. It was interesting to observe his style in person. At the show, he played more jazz swing. Harvey Mason can be heard on many records. He was one of the leading drummers when smooth jazz flooded jazz radio.
Harvey Mason recorded with George Benson, Herbie Hancock, Lee Ritenour, Grover Washington and others. He is one of the original members of the group Foreplay with Bob James, Lee Ritenour and Nathan East. Foreplay’s first album sold over a million copies.