About Harvey
Harvey Mason "The Chameleon behind the drums"
Harvey Mason is among the most recorded and in-demand drummers of all-time. A legendary, multi-GRAMMY® nominated session drummer, producer, composer & recording artist, he has worked with a pantheon of musical giants, including Barbra Streisand, James Brown, Herbie Hancock, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Bjork, Carlos Santana, Michael Jackson, John Legend, Seal, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has composed and written songs recorded by artists ranging from Nancy Wilson and Mary J. Blige to The Notorious B.I.G., Lupe Fiasco, Nelly/P. Diddy and T.I.
Yes, Harvey has won four 1st place plaques from Modern Drummer magazine’s annual studio poll and has been the first call drummer for the Academy Awards ceremonies on 25 occasions.
THE CHAMELEON BEHIND THE DRUMS
Have a look at the amazing list of records, movies, bands and solo projects Harvey is part of
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HARVEY'S FINEST CHOICE
When Harvey's taste becomes custom made intruments
Harvey's "Chameleon"
look at how Harvey strokes his drums
The track was co-written and performed by Harvey Mason. Herbie Hancock originally released this jazz standard in 1973 on the Head Hunters album.
4 decades after the release of "Chameleon", Harvey Mason is back with a new creative incarnation of this classic track. Watch and enjoy Harvey's video recorded in connection with the Vic play-along contest 2014.
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