Aaron Weinstein

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

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

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

Released Album Notes Label
2013 Lucky Day Birdland
2008 Blue Too w/John Pizzarelli Arbors
2006 Jazz Mandolin EP Corner Kitchen
2006 Jay Geils, Gerry Beaudoin & The Kings of Strings w/J. Geils, Gerry Beaudoin Arbors
2005 A Handful of Stars - Arbors
2003 Legends w/Bucky Pizzarelli & Skitch Henderson Arbors
2002 Jazz Violin EP Corner Kitchen
1999 Fiddler's Dream debut Corner Kitchen

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.
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