Channeling Wes Montgomery: Mason Razavi’s Modern Take on the Classic Organ Quartet

Written By Steven Roby

Bay Area guitarist Mason Razavi brings his organ quartet to the Joe Henderson Lab to celebrate the release of his new album Even Keel. Known for a warm, singing guitar tone and crisp melodic lines, Razavi draws on the tradition of Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell while keeping the writing modern and harmonically rich.

Joined by saxophonist Charles McNeal, organist Brian Ho, and drummer Jason Lewis, Razavi explores earthy grooves, tight unison lines, and open-ended solos in a classic guitar–organ–drums setting. In the intimate Lab, the band's interplay and swing feel especially close-up, making these sets a chance to hear new music as it takes flight.

TICKET INFO

Performance dates, showtimes, and tickets: December 6, 2025, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Joe Henderson Lab, SFJAZZ Center – tickets at SFJAZZ.org: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/mason-razavi-organ-quartet/

Steven Roby

Steve Roby is a seasoned radio personality and best-selling author. Roby’s concert photos, articles, and reviews have appeared in various publications, including All About Jazz, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Guitar World. He also hosts the podcast Backstage Bay Area.

https://www.backstagebayarea.com
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