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Aaron Weinstein

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Aaron Weinstein
Birth nameAaron Jacob Weinstein
Born (1985-07-31) July 31, 1985 (age 39)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Violin, guitar, mandolin
Years active2008–present
LabelsArbors
Websitewww.aaronweinstein.net

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

Music career

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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

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

References

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  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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