Aaron Hedenstrom
Composer/Saxophonist Aaron Hedenstrom is a contemporary musician rooted in jazz and American music.
Aaron's collaborations as a writer and saxophonist have spanned across styles from indie artist S. Carey (of Bon Iver) to eclectic groups like The New Standards, to acclaimed jazz artists such as vibraphonist Stefon Harris, saxophonist Grace Kelly (of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert), and saxophonist Bob Reynolds (of John Mayer's band). Aaron's musical style has been developed studying with top-flight composers including Rich DeRosa, Steve Wiest, David Berger, and Ethan Wickman. Aaron’s compositions have been played worldwide by ensembles including the SFJazz High School All-Stars, Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble, UNT One Clock Lab Band, and more.
As an active educator, Aaron Hedenstrom is professor of saxophone and jazz studies at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Concordia University St. Paul and is a faculty member at St. Joseph’s School of Music and Henry Sibley High School in Saint Paul, MN.
Aaron has won numerous awards for his compositions and arrangements, including the Detroit Jazz Festival Arranging Contest, the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards, the BMI Foundation Future Jazz Master Scholarship, the Jazz Education Network Composition Awards. In addition, he co-hosts "The Arrangers Podcast" with Drew Zaremba. Aaron is a Keilwerth Saxophone performing artist.
Releases
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS