JANETTE MASON GROUP - About Us

Janette Mason:

"Gorgeous carpets and voicings but her "steam" piano demonstrates what a powerful jazz improviser she is also". John Fordham.

An ‘inspired and inspiring’ keyboard player and improviser, Janette Mason’s work encompasses the vicissitude of jazz, pop, indie and classical. A versatility that has drawn her to work with artists as diverse as Claire Martin, Ian Shaw, Carol Grimes, Annie Whitehead to legendary singer/songwriter Robert Wyatt, and top pop acts Oasis, Pulp, Suzanne Vega and Seal. "The remarkable pianist Janette Mason stood out: warm and lyrical on acoustic piano, yet adept and imaginative enough to bring some excitement to electric piano and synth". Neville Hadsley, The Observer.

Originally training in classical piano and flute, Janette turned professional at nineteen and cut her teeth in theatre and TV, most memorably as keyboard player / MD for Jonathan Ross’ Saturday Zoo. Having completed a Mmus in composition for film and television at the London College of Music, Janette draws upon her tapestry of experiences in her own compositions. The adaptability so appreciated in her playing and her natural flair for orchestration enable her to respond imaginatively to a variety of commissions; from film Paris was a Woman, the documentary Series for Channel 4 The Debt Machine to Le Show with Antoine De Caunes (Channel 4).

Mornington Lockett: Tenor Saxophonist
"One of the country’s most accomplished contemporary improvisers" with a fearsome technique and an advanced harmonic approach" Time Out
As a member of the Ronnie Scott Sextet, Mornington worked extensively in Britain and abroad. He has recorded albums with Ronnie Scott, Claire Martin, and the Stan Tracey Big Band, amongst others.

Dudley Phillips: Electric and Acoustic Bass
Dudley has toured worldwide with artists as diverse as Annie Whitehead, Bill Withers and Womack and Womack.

Winston Clifford: Drums
Studied with ex-Tubby Hayes drummer Bill Eyden. 1985 studied drums with Trevor Tomkins at Guildhall School of Music. Has played with many musicians including Courtney Pine, Bheki Mseleku, Jason Rebello, Gary Husband, Pete King, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Iain Ballamy.