Aaron Weinstein

Last updated

Aaron Weinstein
Birth nameAaron Jacob Weinstein
Born (1985-07-31) July 31, 1985 (age 37)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Violin, guitar, mandolin
Years active2008–present
Labels Arbors
Website www.aaronweinstein.net

Aaron Jacob Weinstein (born July 31, 1985), is an American musician.

Contents

Music career

While still attending New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, Weinstein founded the Stephane Grappelli Tribute Trio, which was named best high school instrumental jazz group by Down Beat magazine in 2002. He attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts on a four-year scholarship. [1]

When he was 19, he recorded his debut album, A Handful of Stars (Arbors, 2005), featuring Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli, Nicki Parrott, Houston Person, and Joe Ascione. [2] He has also recorded with Frank Vignola and J. Geils. [3]

Discography

ReleasedAlbumNotesLabel
2013Lucky DayBirdland
2008Blue Toow/John Pizzarelli Arbors
2006Jazz MandolinEPCorner Kitchen
2006Jay Geils, Gerry Beaudoin & The Kings of Stringsw/J. Geils, Gerry Beaudoin Arbors
2005A Handful of Stars-Arbors
2003Legendsw/Bucky Pizzarelli & Skitch Henderson Arbors
2002Jazz ViolinEPCorner Kitchen
1999Fiddler's DreamdebutCorner Kitchen

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frank Wess</span> American saxophonist, flutist, composer and arranger

Frank Wellington Wess was an American jazz saxophonist and flutist. In addition to his extensive solo work, Wess is remembered for his time in Count Basie's band from the early 1950s into the 1960s. Critic Scott Yanow described him as one of the premier proteges of Lester Young, and a leading jazz flutist of his era—using the latter instrument to bring new colors to Basie's music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zoot Sims</span> American jazz saxophonist

John Haley "Zoot" Sims was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto saxophone. He first gained attention in the "Four Brothers" sax section of Woody Herman's big band, afterward enjoying a long solo career, often in partnership with fellow saxmen Gerry Mulligan and Al Cohn.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Howard Alden</span> American jazz guitarist

Howard Vincent Alden is an American jazz guitarist born in Newport Beach, California. Alden has recorded many albums for Concord Records, including four with seven-string guitar innovator George Van Eps.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Pizzarelli</span> American jazz guitarist and vocalist

John Paul Pizzarelli Jr. is an American jazz guitarist and vocalist. He has recorded over twenty solo albums and has appeared on more than forty albums by other recording artists, including Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Rosemary Clooney; his father, jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli; and his wife, singer Jessica Molaskey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Randy Sandke</span> American jazz trumpeter and guitarist

Jay Randall Sandke is a jazz trumpeter and guitarist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jay Leonhart</span> American double bassist and singer-songwriter

Jay Leonhart is a double bassist, singer, and songwriter who has worked in jazz and popular music. He has performed with Judy Garland, Bucky Pizzarelli, Carly Simon, Frank Sinatra, and Sting. Leonhart is noted for his clever songwriting, often laced with dry humor. His compositions have been recorded by Blossom Dearie, Lee Konitz, and Gary Burton. His poetry is published both in, and outside of, the venue of song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Harry Allen (musician)</span> American jazz tenor saxophonist (born 1966)

Harry Allen is an American jazz tenor saxophonist born in Washington, D.C. He is a traditionalist in the manner of Scott Hamilton. He is best known for his work with John Colianni, Dori Caymmi, Keith Ingham, John Pizzarelli, and Bucky Pizzarelli.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bucky Pizzarelli</span> American jazz guitarist (1926–2020)

John Paul "Bucky" Pizzarelli was an American jazz guitarist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Arbors Records</span>

Arbors Records is a record company and independent record label in Clearwater, Florida. It was founded by Mat and Rachel Domber in 1989 and was initially devoted to the recordings of their friend, Rick Fay.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frank Vignola</span> American jazz guitarist

Frank Vignola is an American jazz guitarist. He has played in the genres of swing, fusion, gypsy jazz, classical, and pop.

<i>A Bluish Bag</i> 2007 studio album by Stanley Turrentine

A Bluish Bag is an album by jazz saxophonist Stanley Turrentine consisting of two sessions recorded for the Blue Note label in 1967 and arranged by Duke Pearson, the first featuring Donald Byrd and the second McCoy Tyner, among others.

<i>Rockin in Rhythm: A Tribute to Duke Ellington</i> 2010 studio album by John Pizzarelli

Rockin' in Rhythm: A Tribute to Duke Ellington is an album by jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli celebrating the music of Duke Ellington.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dennis Mackrel</span> American drummer

Dennis Mackrel is an American jazz drummer, composer, and arranger who was a member of the Count Basie Orchestra and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.

Howard R. Paul is president and CEO of Benedetto Guitars, a company he founded with American luthier Robert Benedetto in June 2006 after Benedetto's departure from a seven-year licensing agreement with Fender. Benedetto Guitars was begun in 1968 and is a boutique American archtop guitar manufacturer which builds hand-carved instruments.

<i>Israel</i> (album) 1968 studio album by Kai Winding and J. J. Johnson

Israel is an album by American jazz trombonists Kai Winding and J. J. Johnson featuring performances recorded in 1968 and released on the CTI label.

Gerry Beaudoin is an American jazz guitarist who was a member of the New Guitar Summit with Jay Geils and Duke Robillard.

<i>Double Exposure</i> (John Pizzarelli album) 2012 studio album by John Pizzarelli

Double Exposure is a vocal jazz album by John Pizzarelli, released in 2012 with Telarc. It consists of tributes to Pizzarelli's favorite songs from his adolescence, framed in traditional jazz arrangements.

<i>Just Friends</i> (Rick Haydon and John Pizzarelli album) 2006 studio album by Rick Haydon and John Pizzarelli

Just Friends is a vocal jazz album by Rick Haydon and John Pizzarelli, released in February 2006 with Mel Bay Records.

<i>Sinatra & Jobim @ 50</i> 2017 studio album by John Pizzarelli, featuring Daniel Jobim

Sinatra & Jobim @ 50 is a latin jazz album by John Pizzarelli, released in 2017 with Concord Jazz. It's a tribute to the 1967 album Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim, released fifty years ago at the time of recording. It's also Pizzarelli's first foray into the genre since his 2004 album Bossa Nova.

<i>A Kiss to Build a Dream On</i> (album) 2008 studio album by Jessica Molaskey

A Kiss to Build a Dream On is a 2008 studio album by Jessica Molaskey, and her first with the pure jazz Arbors label. It’s named for the song composed by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby and Oscar Hammerstein II in 1935, and recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1951.

References

  1. Lankford, Ronnie. "Aaron Weinstein: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
  2. Anderson, Rick. "A Handful of Stars: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
  3. d'Souza, Gerry (June 14, 2009). "John McLaughlin and Frank Vignola: Guitar Masters on DVD". All About Jazz. Retrieved January 1, 2011.