icolas Masson begins the study of classical guitar and music theory at age 8. At age 16, he switches from guitar to saxophone. In 1992 he studies in New York with Frank Lowe and Ken McIntyre. Back to his home town of Geneva, he takes lessons with various teachers, eventually studying at the Conservatoire Populaire de Genève with Maurice Magnoni. In june 2000, he graduates from the Conservatoire Populaire de Genève with a degree in saxophone teaching and Jazz performance. During his studies he has the opportunity to attend workshops with renowned musicians such as Lee Konitz and Misha Mengelberg.
During a trip to New York City in 1999 he studies with Chris Potter. In 2000, Nicolas Masson moves to New York City for one year. He studies with Rich Perry and collaborates with local musicians including: Russ Johnson, Eivind Opsvik, Mark Ferber, Ohad Talmor, Jim Hershman, Bob Bowen and Jim Black. At the present time, he spends his time between New York and Geneva, working as a freelance saxophonist and saxophone teacher in addition to leading his own groups.

AWAKE (Nicolas Masson, Russ Johnson, Eivind Opsvik, Mark Ferber)