They call him The Room Darkener but soulful swing, funk and bop saxist Rod Mason is a giant in more ways than the obvious.

Great to welcome Rod back with his own band, the legendary “Elements”. Always good to hear his mighty saxophone sounds matched by the energy of Richard Hammond, Richard Wetherall and Dave Walsh. Jazz, funk, blues, the works!

Rod Mason is a vibrant and compelling performer who has appeared alongside many of the UK’s best known stars including Alan Skidmore, Pete King, Don Weller, Art Themen, Guy Barker, Gerard Presencer, Steve Waterman, Jim Mullen and Mark Nightingale. He has toured in Europe and featured at many of this country’s top festivals.

On electric and acoustic bass, Richard Hammond is fast becoming one of the top players in the country, working with the likes of Stuart McCallum, Iain Dixon, Steve Lodder and Tina May and performing at most of the UK’s jazz clubs and festivals.

Dave Walsh is one of the UK’s most sought-after drummers providing the fire and energy behind such acclaimed and internationally renowned musicians as Stan Sulzmann, Don Weller, Alan Barnes, Dave O’Higgins and Mike Walker in a variety of ensembles ranging from small jazz groups through to big bands and drum’n bass.

Pianist and keyboard player Richard Wetherall has become one of the most in-demand musicians around, regularly accompanying visiting U.S. and European musicians. Amongst others, he is currently working with the Richard Iles Band, Oscar Bernhardt Ensemble, and the vocalist Rosie Brown.