marquinn mason: "offerings" vol. 1
Francisco Espregueira
Atlanta’s underground thrives on unexpected trajectories. Take Marquinn Mason, a multi-instrumentalist that shares an unpredictable warmth of the saxophone and MPC pads. Having toured 40 countries with jazz vanguard Kamaal Williams and anchored the weekly improvisational jam sessions at Gallery 992, Mason smoothly navigates the spaces between live instrumentation and club culture. His latest project, Offerings Vol. 1, acts as a vivid summary of this dual identity. Shifting away from his notable collaborative efforts alongside electronic mainstays like Stefan Ringer, this particular project arrives as an entirely self-released effort.
Across four tracks, Mason creates the space for a variety of moods. Everything breathes well together. Crisp, broken beat syncopations melt into deep house textures, providing a sleek backdrop seductive harmonies It carries a hazy, late-night hanging atmosphere. By operating entirely on his terms, Mason delivers a masterclass in independent curation. It is a brilliant glimpse into the mind of a musician who keeps pushing the boundaries of his electronic spectrum. All the way from Atlanta, Georgia - “Offerings” Vol. 1 is available through Bandcamp.