This official press release frames A Breath of Fresh Air as Sean Mason's first independent release, inviting listeners on a deeply personal voyage of self-discovery, channeling the lessons of an intense personal retreat into a body of work described as danceable, soulful, and spiritually resonant. The release credits the full quintet, Felix Moseholm on bass, Domo Branch on drums, Tony Glausi on trumpet, and Chris Lewis on tenor sax, as a group performing at the height of its expressive powers, calling the record a worthy successor to 2023's The Southern Suite.
The press release lays out the album's three-single rollout with exact dates: "Rediscovery" on August 22, "Open Your Heart" on September 19, and "Unfinished Business" on October 10, each arriving roughly four weeks apart ahead of the full album's October 24 release. "Rediscovery" is described as a musical embodiment of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, opening with playful stylistic searching before locking into a joyful swing partway through, the moment Mason finds his artistic compass.
"My purpose is found, now let's get to business!" - Sean Mason
THE REMAINING TRACKS
Beyond the three singles, the release offers brief context on the album's other five songs: "Secrets," a minor-key meditation on the guilt and growth tied to self-alignment; "Duende," a mambo groove inspired by Federico García Lorca's concept of raw artistic truth; "Boneback," a boogie-woogie-turned-second-line celebration of resilience and healing; "Capital J," a high-energy bebop burner Mason has nicknamed "Capital J Jazz"; and closer "Kiss Me," a two-step ballad the release calls a quiet triumph, reclaiming jazz's romance and human connection.
ALSO AVAILABLE
A Breath of Fresh Air is available in multiple formats, including vinyl, CD, and full sheet music. Exclusive discounts applicable to Verified students.
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