Aaron Weinstein
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Aaron Weinstein | |
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Birth name | Aaron Jacob Weinstein |
Born | Seattle, Washington, U.S. | July 31, 1985
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Violin, guitar, mandolin |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | Arbors |
Website | www |
Aaron Jacob Weinstein (born July 31, 1985), is an American musician.
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 |
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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
- ^ Lankford, Ronnie. "Aaron Weinstein: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
- ^ Anderson, Rick. "A Handful of Stars: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
- ^ 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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