I respect Colin抯 musicianship very much.
He抯 one of the few players that I know who is very strong
both as a Jazz player and a classical player. He抯 also given me
the two thumbs up on my classical hard rubber prototype
which should be ready to come to market by early
2005.
Colin Mason on the JodyJazz HR* Alto saxophone mouthpiece:
"Thanks Jody. After 8 years on my Meyer 7, it took me
about 10
minutes to switch to your HR* 6. Beautiful sound, terrific
response, just everything I'm looking for. I'm definitely
recommending it to anyone I play with and
teach."
Colin Mason's Bio:
Colin Mason is the Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Director of Bands at The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Prior to this appointment, he was Acting Coordinator of Jazz Studies at The University of New Hampshire, where he conducted the
UNH Jazz band with Clark Terry and Bud Shank as guest soloists. He has backed major jazz artists such as Michael Brecker, James Moody, Clark Terry, Bill Watrous, Don Menza, Rob McConnell, Bobby Shew, Jim McNeely, and Christian McBride, is currently a member of The Elision Saxophone Quartet, and has toured with Indian Tabla artist Sandip Burman. Mr. Mason is also on the Senior Production staff of The International Association of Jazz Educators Annual Conference as Artist Relations Manager. Mason is active as a performer, jazz festival judge and clinician across the United States and Europe, performing and teaching in a variety of venues. He earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Performance from San Diego State University, a Master of Music Degree in Saxophone Performance from Northern Arizona University, and is completing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music Education with a Jazz Emphasis from The University of Texas at Austin.
