That Eric Alper covered the release of "Open Your Heart," the second single from Sean Mason's upcoming album A Breath of Fresh Air, framing the announcement around how the record itself came together: self-produced and recorded over just two days at Bunker Studios in Brooklyn, with Mason and his band tracking old-school, no sheet music, no booths or barriers, chasing the feel of a live concert rather than a studio construction.
The piece describes the album as a startling left turn from Mason's previous work, an assertion of creative independence built inside what it calls a fervid musical democracy among the band, reuniting the same lineup from his 2023 debut The Southern Suite: trumpeter Tony Glausi, tenor saxophonist Chris Lewis, bassist Felix Moseholm, and drummer Domo Branch.
"I teach the tunes by ear, sending voice messages, singing the melody, and playing the changes so the guys can internalize the tunes. I write the sheet music after the session." - Sean Mason
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Listeners can pick up A Breath of Fresh Air on vinyl and CD, alongside full sheet music, the last of which comes with a discount for anyone currently enrolled at a school, college, or conservatory. For early access to future releases, sign up for Sean's mailing list.
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