Sean Mason Quartet at Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts, New York City, USA.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

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Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2025-26 Jazz series with
Sean Mason Quartet
The Miller debut of the sought-after pianist/composer, with original works and timeless jazz from the ‘20s to today
Saturday, November 15, 7:30PM
Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway at 116th Street)
Tickets starting at $25; Students with valid ID starting at $10

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30PM
Sean Mason Quartet
A leading figure in the jazz scene, Sean Mason is known for his expansive musical vision, seamlessly blending classic styles with modern elements to become one of today’s most sought-after pianists, composers, and music directors. He takes the Miller stage for the first time with his quartet, in a performance featuring original works and timeless jazz from the 1920s to now.
Artists:
Sean Mason, piano
Felix Moseholm, bass
Anthony Hervey, trumpet
Hank Allen-Barfield, drums

Sean Mason, piano
http://www.seanmason.net
Sean Mason is a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist, composer, and record producer, widely recognized for his innovative approach and profound connection to jazz tradition. His musical journey began in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he taught himself piano from age 13, influenced by gospel music and Ray Charles. In 2017, Mason met Branford Marsalis, who recommended him to The Juilliard School, where he enrolled the following year.
After moving to New York in 2018, Mason established himself both as a sideman and as a leader of his own trio, which gained a following through a residency at Smalls Jazz Club from 2019 to early 2020. He expanded his reach into film, contributing as pianist for the soundtrack of the Netflix film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. In 2022, he was named to the inaugural Youngbloods class of NPR’s Jazz Night in America and formed his quintet, which embarked on an initial two-week tour sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Since 2023, Mason has emerged as a prominent bandleader and composer. His debut album, The Southern Suite (2023, Blue Engine Records) has been lauded for its blend of sophistication, raw emotion, and fresh approach to jazz tradition. He received a Bessie Award for Outstanding Sound Design for “LaTasha Barnes presents The Jazz Continuum” at the Joyce Theater. In 2024, he co-released My Ideal with vocalist Catherine Russell, which earned a Bistro Award for Outstanding Recording and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album, and Chrome Valley with poet Mahogany L. Browne. Mason maintains an active touring schedule, performing both with his ensemble and as a solo artist at major jazz festivals and prestigious venues internationally.

Hank Allen-Barfield, drums
http://www.hankallenbarfield.com
Hank Allen-Barfield is a New York–based jazz drummer recognized for his versatility, deep musicality, and dedication to the jazz tradition. Originally from Sacramento, California, he began playing drums at age 10, inspired by his father, John Allen, frontman of the 1990s band His Boy Elroy. Allen-Barfield has performed with a wide range of artists, including Samara Joy, Stella Cole, Emmet Cohen, Vincent Herring, Nat Reeves, David Williams, Jerry Weldon, Bruce Harris, Mike LeDonne, Julius Rodriguez, and Michael Weiss. He has appeared at leading clubs and festivals such as Smalls, Mezzrow, Birdland, Dizzy’s Club, Smoke Jazz Club, The Django, The Jazz Forum, the Kennedy Center, Black Cat, Scullers, and the Monterey Jazz Festival. In addition to his work as a sideman, Allen-Barfield frequently leads his own ensembles and hosts jam sessions at venues throughout New York City. He studied at William Paterson University and later earned his master’s degree at The Juilliard School.

Anthony Hervey, trumpet
http://www.anthonyherveymusic.com
American trumpeter Anthony Hervey, named by Grammy.com as one of the “10 Emerging Artists to Know in 2023,” has captivated audiences as a sought-after sideman and a visionary bandleader. He has performed and recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, Jon Batiste, and Michael Bublé, among others, and performs regularly with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the Christian McBride Big Band, the Mingus Big Band, and the Future of Jazz Orchestra. Hervey has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Blue Note, and Birdland, as well as renowned festivals and international stages such as the Monterey and Newport jazz festivals, Marians Jazz Room in Switzerland, the Cotton Club in Tokyo, XJAZZ Berlin, and the Marciac Jazz Festival in France. As the leader of the Anthony Hervey Quintet, he is celebrated for his original compositions that blend the complexities of jazz with a wide range of influences, from ragtime and R&B to gospel and the blues. His debut album, Words From My Horn, was released in 2023. Hervey is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Felix Moseholm, bass
http://www.felixmoseholm.com

Danish-born and now based in New York, Felix Moseholm is a double bassist known for his collaborations with Brad Mehldau, Samara Joy, and Sean Mason, among others. He works across a wide range of musical styles and maintains an active performance schedule in New York City and internationally. Moseholm’s musical background began with the cello, which he studied for ten years before switching to double bass at the encouragement of his granduncle, bassist Erik Moseholm (who performed with Don Byas and Eric Dolphy). By the age of eighteen, after several years playing professionally in Denmark, he moved to New York to learn about American culture and music. In New York, Moseholm was mentored by Gerald Cannon and George Coleman, among others, while earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at The Juilliard School. Moseholm performs on numerous recordings, including Samara Joy’s Portrait (2024). He can also be seen playing on Isaiah J. Thompson’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert.

About Miller Theatre
http://www.millertheatre.com
One of New York City’s most vital music venues, Miller Theatre at Columbia University is a thriving home for contemporary and early music that serves audiences, composers, and musicians. Founded in 1988, Miller’s mission is to develop new audiences; foster enthusiasm for the arts by pioneering new programming approaches; educate the public by presenting specialized programs to a broad audience; discover diverse repertoire and commission new works; and share the University’s intellectual riches with the public. Led by Executive Director Melissa Smey, Miller Theatre sparks engagement and personal connections to music through distinctive live performances and is deeply committed to fostering collaborative relationships with the composers and musicians who make this possible.

Miller Theatre’s 2025-26 Season is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by the Howard Gilman Foundation.

Columbia University’s Miller Theatre is located north of the Main Campus Gate at 116th St. & Broadway on the ground floor of Dodge Hall.

Directions and information are available online at http://www.millertheatre.com
or via the Miller Theatre Box Office, at 212/854-7799.