Harvey Mason
Drummer
1947 –
Who is Harvey Mason?
Harvey William Mason is an American jazz drummer. He has worked with many jazz and fusion artists, including Bob James, The Brecker Brothers, Lee Ritenour, Herbie Hancock's Headhunters and almost all the Mizell Brothers productions with Donald Byrd, Johnny Hammond, Bobbi Humphrey and Gary Bartz. He is featured on George Benson's 1976 album Breezin'. Harvey is also the percussionist for the contemporary jazz group Fourplay, which includes keyboardist Bob James, guitarist Chuck Loeb, and bassist Nathan East.
In 1979 Mason Sr released the hit single "Groovin' You", a disco-stomping tune, from the album of the same name. It was sampled by house music producer Gusto in his 1995 hit single "Disco's Revenge".
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- Born
- Feb 22, 1947
Atlantic City - Also known as
- Mason, Harvey
- Harvey Mason Sr.
- Mason Harvey
- Harvey William Mason
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- New England Conservatory of Music
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on July 23, 2013
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