🎵 Roger Mason - Auditorium
Discographic Collection of the French Folk Pioneer
🎸 Roger Mason - Folk Discography
Discover the discography of Roger Mason, pioneer of the French folk scene of the 70s. His musical journey includes collaborations with the greatest names in French and international folk.
💿 Iconic Solo Albums
🎭 "Le Blues De La Poisse" (1971)
First solo album that gained national recognition. Critic Michel Perez: "Mason's humor brought a new wind to French chanson."
🏆 Impact
First major solo success that established Mason as an important figure in French folk.
🎷 "Special Instrumental: Guitare Américaine" (1970)
Mason's best-selling album, recorded with Steve Waring for Le Chant Du Monde.
🤝 Collaboration
Work with Steve Waring that marked his career from 1970 to 1974.
🎯 European Hit and RCA Success
🏆 "Boogie Du Corbeau Et Du Renard"
Recorded with Jean-Jacques Milteau for RCA, this song was number one on the European hit parade for six weeks and represents the commercial peak of Mason's career.
👶 Children's Albums
🎓 "Le Professeur Dorémi" (1981)
Return to Le Chant Du Monde for this educational album for children.
🌙 "La Lune Qui Rit" (1983)
Produced on his own Ragtime Records label with Chris Hayward.
🎼 Notable Collaborations
🚌 "Chansons Pour Châteaubriand" (1969)
Tour in Brittany with Lionel Rocheman, Alan Stivell, Steve Waring, John Wright, Catherine Perrier and Claude Lemesle.
🌎 "Blues From Over The Border"
Collaboration with Derroll Adams, Chris Lancry and Karel Bogart for Le Chant Du Monde.
🎷 Cajun Music
Mason introduced Cajun music to France in 1974 with the Balfa Brothers tour and directed a Cajun collection for Le Chant Du Monde.
ℹ️ About this Collection
📚 Documentary Source : This collection is based on the documented discography of Roger Mason and his collaborations with Le Chant Du Monde, RCA and Ragtime Records labels.
🎸 Period Covered : From 1970 to 1983, the most productive period of his musical career before his transition to education.
🌐 Additional Information : Source rogermasononline.com