“A great song is a great song.

Whether it was written yesterday
or in the 1920s.”

Paul Mason
executive producer • drums/percussion

 


 

Embracing timeless standards.
From all eras.

The warm, accessible sound of the North Star Jazz Ensemble — and its eclectic alter-ego, CommonGround — has found its way into over 250,000 homes since 1995.

It’s a sound that is marked by thoughtful interpretations of time-honored standards. A collective sensitivity honed by the exacting demands of the recording studio. And an onstage spirit that genuinely engages the audience into the musical experience.