Pianist

Music Director

Anthony Hervey is an acclaimed American trumpeter, composer, and educator who has rapidly emerged as a leading voice in contemporary jazz. Recognized by Grammy.com as one of the “10 Emerging Artists to Know,” Hervey has captivated audiences worldwide both as a sought-after sideman and as a visionary bandleader.  He is joined by the masterful pianist Sean Mason for a night of duos celebrating the music of Thelonious Monk and more.

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Anthony Hervey & Sean Mason

SFJAZZ Center

An artist championed by Branford and Wynton Marsalis, virtuoso pianist and GRAMMY nominee Sean Mason celebrates Thelonious Monk’s 108th birthday with an inspired evening of solo piano devoted to his work.

Sean Mason, solo piano

Sean Mason, renowned for his innovative approach and versatile musical expression, has established himself as a prominent figure in jazz. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, he is celebrated for both his original compositions and his masterful interpretations that meld the intricacies of jazz with diverse musical elements, showcasing a remarkable breadth of style.

Sean Mason

Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center

Pianist and composer Sean Mason artfully navigates the confluence of contrasts, masterfully blending the past and the future, the fresh and the timeless, uptown glamor and downtown grit, the blues joint and the church pew. This visionary young bandleader illuminates the rich tapestry of jazz history to show a new path forward. 

Sean Mason Quartet 

Harvard University

A jazz pianist and composer based in NYC, Sean Mason is emerging as one of the premier talents of his generation.

Sean Mason Quintet

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

When Sean Mason speaks about music, you can hear the notes falling into place. The cadence of his ideas unfolds with deliberate tempo, each exploring and resolving tension like an inspired chord progression. On his debut album, The Southern Suite, he emerges as a guiding luminary, shining his introspective command as both a pianist and composer through the historic lens of jazz to create a work that distills the essence of the genre for our time even as it points the way forward.

Sean Mason Quartet

Monterey County Fairgrounds

While deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, rising-star pianist and composer Sean Mason’s work transcends genre limitations, appealing to a diverse audience with its rich blend of cultural and musical influences. Mason’s artistry is a testament to his ability to navigate and integrate various musical landscapes.

Hammer Theatre Center

A jazz pianist and composer based in New York City, Sean Mason is emerging as one of the premier talents of his generation. He has performed and toured with jazz legends including Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, and Herlin Riley, among many others, and was featured on Branford Marsalis’ film score to the acclaimed Netflix production of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Hear him and the members of his quartet for the first time in San Diego!

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

When You Wish Upon a Star will be performed by the newly created house band of The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, featuring pianist and musical director, Sean Mason, and vocalists Kim Nalley and Sasha Dobson, who will bring these famous songs to life.

When You Wish Upon A Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney1

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 100 years of Disney through the lens of Jazz. From Snow White to Lady and the Tramp, Mary Poppins and Toy Story to The Jungle Book, popular songs from these famous films have been interpreted and recorded by Disney music fans such as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Dianne Reeves and more. When You Wish Upon a Star will be performed by the house band of The National Jazz Museum in Harlem featuring pianist Sean Mason, and vocalists Kim Nalley and Sasha Dobson.

When You Wish Upon a Star

Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts

The newly created house band of The National Jazz Museum in Harlem celebrates 100 years of Disney through the lens of Jazz with “When You Wish Upon a Star.” Popular songs from famous Disney films have been interpreted and recorded by Disney music fans, such as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Dianne Reeves, and many more. “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “He's a Tramp,” and “Everybody Wants to be a Cat” are just a few of the iconic songs that will be performed to celebrate the impact of Jazz on 100 years of Disney magic!

When You Wish Upon A Star

Newberry Opera House

Enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating 100 years of Disney through the lens of jazz. “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “He’s a Tramp,” “Everybody Wants to be a Cat,” and “The Bare Necessities” are just a few of the iconic songs which will be celebrated as we look back on the impact of jazz on 100 years of Disney magic!

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 100 years of Disney through the lens of Jazz. From Snow White to Lady and the Tramp, Mary Poppins and Toy Story to The Jungle Book, popular songs from these famous films have been interpreted and recorded by Disney music fans such as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Dianne Reeves and many more. “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “He’s a Tramp,” “Everybody Wants to be a Cat” and “The Bare Necessities” are just a few of the iconic songs which will be celebrated as we look back on the impact of jazz on 100 years of Disney magic!

City Opera House

Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz music that celebrates 100 years of Disney. When You Wish Upon a Star is performed by the newly-created house band for the The National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Pianist and Music Director Sean Mason leads a five-piece band and two singer-storytellers, Kim Nalley and Sasha Mason, bringing these beloved, nostalgic songs to life. Don’t miss iconic songs like “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “He’s a Tramp,” “Everybody Wants to be a Cat,” and “The Bare Necessities,” performed with the syncopated rhythm and complex harmonies that define jazz.

When You Wish Upon A Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney

Chandler Center for the Arts

An unforgettable afternoon of jazz that celebrates 100 years of Disney. Pianist and music director Sean Mason leads the house band for the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and two singer-storytellers in bringing beloved, nostalgic songs to life, all performed with the syncopated rhythm and complex harmonies that define jazz.

When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney

California State University, Long Beach

Over the years the Disney songbook has attracted the attention of some extraordinary jazz artists, including Sun Ra, Dave Brubeck and Louis Armstrong. Marking the centennial of Walt Disney launching his eponymous animation studio, “When You Wish Upon a Star” infuses the Disney canon with a fresh jolt of jazz energy.

Performed by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem’s newly created house quintet led by pianist Sean Mason, the show features two vocalists with deep Bay Area ties. Kim Nalley is a San Francisco institution and longtime SFJAZZ favorite who can scat with the dexterity of a bebop horn player, belt the blues with downhome authority, and caress a ballad with imploring tenderness.

The GRAMMY-nominated voice-and-piano duo celebrate classic jazz traditions, blending Sean Mason’s sophisticated piano with Catherine Russell’s brilliant, timeless voice. Their new album, My Ideal, nods to the roots of blues, R&B, jazz, and pop while offering fresh, invigorated interpretations.

Pianist, Music Director

Sean Mason

Events

Upcoming events

Jun 5, 2026

Catherine Russell & Sean Mason · McCarter Theatre Center

Past events

Oct 12, 2025

Anthony Hervey & Sean Mason · San Francisco Jazz

Oct 10, 2025

Sean Mason, solo piano · San Francisco Jazz

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