Mason Razavi

Based in San Jose, he got his start as a teenager playing in rock bands, but greatly expanded his range of interests and influences studying composition and arranging at Berklee College of Music. After several years concentrating intently on classical guitar he gained recognition with a series of solo recitals and the 2012 release People, Places, and Monsters. Since then Razavi has distinguished himself on the electric guitar. He’s best known for his two electro-acoustic Quartet Plus albums with pianist/keyboardist Bennett Roth-Newell, bassist Dan Robbins and drummer Cody Rhodes. Focusing on Razavi’s ear-catching originals, the albums also feature an expanded version of the band with five of the region’s top horn players.