Suchergebnisse
Suchergebnisse:
Harvey Mason – drums, percussion, vibraphone, drum sequencing; Additional Personnel. Ken Freeman – synthesizer programming; Cody "Peyote" Cassiero – DJ (2) Bikki Johnson – shaker (4), backing vocals (4) Production. Fourplay – producers (1-3, 5-10) Marcel East – producer (4) Don Murray – recording, mixing (1-3, 5-10)
- Jazz
- Advocacy Committee
- Congressional Panel
- Department of Justice Letter
- District Advocate
- Federal Communications Commission
- Grammys on The Hill
- Holiday Reception
- Songwriters & Composers Wing
Let's rewind to 2016, before Mason was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Recording Academy. At that point, he co-chaired the Academy's National Advocacy Committee, which is responsible for establishing and executing the organization's advocacy positions and priorities. In this role, Mason ensured that the Academy upheld its commitments t...
Fighting for the rights of music creators on the airwaves has long been a chief concern of Recording Academy advocates, and in 2020, Mason put this value into action. That May, he spoke in front of the Senate Judiciary Intellectual Property Subcommittee on the scope of music rights in sound recordings, the dire need for the United States to establi...
In 2014, Mason signed on to a letter encouraging the Department of Justice to review the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. "The music economy is changing rapidly … and the Consent Decrees have hampered the ability of ASCAP and BMI to respond to those changes in a way that provides fair value to their—and The Academy's—members," the letter read in part...
Each year, thousands of members across the country mobilize to lobby their members of Congress during the Academy's District Advocate activation. Mason become a frequent sight at these activations, including moderating a conversation with Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) and Los Angeles Chapter Executive Director Qiana Conley in 2019.
On a note of security and privacy, Mason visited the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to educate Commissioners and staff on the importance of protecting wireless microphones for the music industry.
Mason has also participated in the Academy's GRAMMYs On The Hill Awards and Advocacy Day, an annual activation in Washington, D.C. that recognizes artists and legislators who have made significant contributions to the music community. (GRAMMYs On The Hill will return on September 22, 2021.)
On a lighter note, in 2013, Mason helped get legislators in the festive mood by joining the Academy team's annual holiday reception in Washington, D.C. Mason was even kind enough to play piano for a captivated audience of members of Congress!
As a songwriter in his own right, Mason has used his platform to advocate for causes most important to this section of the creative community. Under his leadership, the Academy launched the Songwriters & Composers Wingin March. While the S&C Wing is new, the tireless work by its members is not. Over the years, they have proven to be an instrumental...
Harvey William Mason (born February 22, 1947) is an American jazz drummer, record producer, and member of the band Fourplay. He was the original drummer for Herbie Hancock ’s band The Headhunters .
Harvey William Mason ist einer der am meisten beschäftigten amerikanischen Jazz- und Studiomusiker. Als Schlagzeuger arbeitete er in den unterschiedlichsten Genres, vom Fusion und Mainstream Jazz bis hin zu stilistisch unterschiedlichen Künstlern wie The Notorious B.I.G., Carlos Santana, Barbra Streisand, James Brown, Henry Mancini ...
The supergroup began its journey in 1990, when keyboardist Bob James asked drummer Harvey Mason, bassist Nathan East, and guitarist Lee Ritenour to collaborate with him on the recording of his album Grand Piano Canyon. They released their self-titled debut in 1991. Since then, they’ve released more than ten albums, received a Grammy ...
2. Feb. 2022 · The Incomparable Harvey Mason, Jr. – Mix Cover Story, Part 2. In Part 2 of our exclusive interview, the Recording Academy president/CEO shares his journey from the NCAA Final Four to Hollywood blockbusters.
1. Mai 2017 · In 2008, Harvey Mason Media produced the major motion picture More Than A Game documenting the incredible journey of LeBron James’ high school basketball team. The movie garnered a second place ...
