He has been praised by such musicians as Michael Brecker for his technical facility and innovative harmonically complex improvisation.
[2] Born in Norwich, England, Elliot was a young talent, playing in clubs as early as age eleven.
The following year, Elliot and his brother Brad (trumpet), won the national Daily Telegraph competition for a second time.
Mason left England at age sixteen to study at the Berklee College of Music.
[3] Mason was a featured soloist during the JLCO 2009 premiere tour, which originally aired on PBS.