The Mark Masters Ensemble released Porgy and Bess Redefined! (Capri Records) in 2005. The music was taken from the George Gershwin/DuBose Heyward English-language opera, which was first performed in ...

Sui Generis by the Mark Masters Ensemble featuring trumpeter Tim Hagans is an inventive addition to the world of contemporary jazz. Known for his deft compositions and dynamic arrangements, Mark ...

To say that Lee Konitz has made some very valuable contributions to jazz would be stating the obvious. Now that I have done so, it is time to get on to his current recording. Konitz stands amidst the ...

Welcome to the 878th episode of Neon Jazz, where the sounds of jazz legends and fresh talent collide. We kick things off with veteran, award-winning artist Jenny Scheinman, delivering the rousing ...

Renowned arranger and bandleader Mark Masters and his ensemble are celebrating the music of Sam Rivers with an album that captures both the beauty and creativity of Rivers’ compositions. All six ...

Sam Rivers 100 is the first of two homages recorded in 2023-24 by arranger Mark Masters and his blue chip southern California-based ensemble. This one pays tribute to the music of the late saxophonist ...