Sean Mason

Sean Mason is a GRAMMY®-nominated pianist, composer, record producer, and bandleader from Charlotte, NC. His work draws on the full history of jazz, from its relationship to church and dance to the modern concert tradition. He studied at UNC Greensboro and The Juilliard School. Mason’s recordings as a leader include The Southern Suite, A Breath of Fresh Air, and State of the Art. His 2024 duo album with Catherine Russell, My Ideal, earned a 2025 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album and a Bistro Award for Outstanding Recording. A 2023 Bessie Award recipient and Steinway Artist, Mason has appeared as a leader at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Monterey Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, Bimhuis, and Ronnie Scott’s. His compositions have been performed or studied at Yale University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. His work has received support from Chamber Music America and South Arts. He is also the founder of Taylor Christian Records, an independent jazz record label.