Talk:Elliot Mason

This article was nominated for deletion on 22 July 2009 (UTC). The result of the discussion was no consensus.

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Speedy deletion nomination of Elliot Mason

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Elliot Mason is indisputably a prominent figure in jazz today. He has been recognized as one of the most technically proficient and harmonically advanced players of his generation.

He is also referenced in numerous existing Wikipedia articles. I therefore contest that this article be deleted. Abromwell (talk) 19:14, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Verify the claims of notability through reliable third party source. Please read WP:MUSIC, for criteria of inclusion. Hitro talk 19:36, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

What qualifies as a reliable third-party source? Elliot is an emerging musician; I'm unlikely to find any substantial articles. I don't believe this affects his notability. Abromwell (talk) 19:52, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I have withdrawn speedy as you claim here that Elliot Mason has been subject of national broadcast. Please include this into the article and verify it with reliable source. Click here for details about reliability of sources. Hitro talk 21:45, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]