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This week, we welcome back back top saxophonist Rod Mason.Mason started playing the saxophone aged 12 during his 2nd year at secondary school. At University he formed with others the Northern Jazz Orchestra which played throughout the North at festivals and other venues; Mason was the M.D. for 2 years. He also had a small band playing has original compositions.
Mason is heavily influenced by the likes of Michael Brecker, Kenny Garrett, John Surman, Jan Garbarek and Lars Moller. He has played with many of the country’s main jazz stars including Alan Skidmore, Peter King, Don Weller, Art Themen, Guy Barker, Gerard Presencer, Steve Waterman, Jim Mullen and Mark Nightingale. He has played in Europe and featured at many international jazz festivals. Mason also tends to be influenced by guitarists, notably John McLaughlin, John Scofield and Bill Frisell.
Leading the rhythm section this week will be Richard Wetherall on keys. Wetherall has been working as a pianist for 25 years in which time he has played with top jazz musicians such as Richard Iles, Bobby Wellins and Mark Nightingale. He has toured worldwide with Casablanca Steps and Dominic Halpin and the Honey B’s, including supporting Tony Bennett and his quartet in Halifax, Canada. Completing the quartet will be Peter Robinson (bass) and Roger Keay (drums).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alsager Golf & Country Club, Alsager Golf Club, Audley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2, United Kingdom,Alsager
