Release Date: October 24, 2025
Lead Single Out Now: “Rediscovery”
GRAMMY-nominated pianist, composer, and bandleader Sean Mason has announced his much-anticipated second full-length album, A Breath of Fresh Air, set for release on October 24, 2025. Following his acclaimed 2023 debut The Southern Suite and his GRAMMY-nominated 2024 collaboration My Ideal with vocalist Catherine Russell, Mason now presents his boldest artistic statement yet — a sweeping, deeply personal vision that captures both transformation and renewal.
Rediscovery: The Beginning of a Journey
The lead single, “Rediscovery,” sets the tone for the album. A driving mid-tempo swing full of joy and forward momentum, it pays homage to the jazz continuum while sounding utterly fresh. “Rediscovery is the overture, the very genesis of the album's narrative,” Mason explains. “It’s a sonic exploration into the heart of my transformation…not about finding something new, but uncovering what was always there.”
About the Album
A Breath of Fresh Air reunites the quintet from The Southern Suite — Tony Glausi (trumpet), Chris Lewis (tenor saxophone), Felix Moseholm (bass), and Domo Branch (drums) — while showcasing a dramatic leap forward in Mason’s artistry.
Recorded at Bunker Studios in Brooklyn over just two days, the sessions were self-produced and captured live in one room with no booths, barriers, or sheet music. Mason taught the music by ear, ensuring the group’s interplay stayed conversational, organic, and alive.
The result is an album that feels both timeless and fearless — steeped in the jazz tradition yet brimming with Mason’s singular voice. As Branford Marsalis remarked, “the album sounds like Ahmad Jamal and Horace Silver had a baby.”
A Transformative Chapter
The project emerged from a personal and creative crisis, one that pushed Mason toward a deeper spiritual and artistic awakening. A Breath of Fresh Air reflects this growth with music that embraces tradition, freedom, and Mason’s refusal to be boxed in. Beyond the music, the release expands into a multimedia experience — including a short film, video series, and photo essay that document the album’s creation and inspiration.
“For me, it’s a testimony,” Mason says. “Our inspiration comes from everywhere, but the magic is in transforming those influences into our own artistic language. This is the path I need to walk.”
Tracklist
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Rediscovery
A Breath of Fresh Air is more than an album title — it’s Sean Mason’s bold declaration of independence and renewal. With his quintet at full power, Mason has delivered a statement destined to resonate across the jazz landscape.
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