Aaron was honoured to compose Moments Between for Cindy Cashdollar and to collaborate together as part of Countermeasure’s 2020 album, Guest Sessions. The song was premiered at Loft Heaven, in Tokyo, Japan. Click here to listen to Guest Sessions Cindy Cashdollar is an American musician specializing in steel guitar and dobro. Cashdollar received five Grammy awards while…
Aaron had the pleasure of recording his original song Obvious Pair with Charlie Gabriel as part of Countermeasure’s 2020 album, Guest Sessions. Charlie’s performance was recorded at the famous Esplanade Studios in New Orleans. Click here to listen to Guest Sessions Charlie Gabriel (born July 11, 1932, New Orleans, LA) is an American musician best…
After two years in production, Aaron is thrilled to announce the release of a new concept album – Guest Sessions – a collection of original works composed by Jensen for voice plus guest solo instrumentalist. The album features Toronto-based vocal group Countermeasure in collaboration with three multi-GRAMMY award-winners: Randy Brecker on trumpet (James Taylor, Bruce…
Aaron had the pleasure of working with Ma-Anne Dionisio as part of a massive 36-track album: Jack Lenz – Baha’i’ Feasts and Holy Days. Jensen composed two tracks for the record, including a new work for Ma-Anne (Day of the Covenant), in addition to writing vocal arrangements for all 36 tracks, and assembling all-star session…
Aaron is the co-founder, and Artistic Director of the award-winning vocal group, Countermeasure. They have performed alongside the likes of Corey Hart, Alan Frew, The Swingles, and Naturally 7. Countermeasure’s three albums have been recognized with awards and nominations by the international CARA Awards (Best Album, Best Song), the John Lennon Songwriting Competition (Best Jazz…
Aaron was delighted to provide music, lyric, orchestration, and dramaturgical support for the CTC New York Ensemble production of Henry Box Brown: A Musical Journey. The piece has recently been signed for a “Broadway Option” with four-time TONY award-winning producers. HBB has been in development since 2008, and was polished through community workshops, professional premieres…
Aaron had the pleasure of writing Someone as a feature for Rich Brown on Countermeasure’s 2020 album, Guest Sessions. Click here to listen to Guest Sessions Rich Brown is one of Canada’s most in-demand bass players. He’s appeared on over forty recordings and has performed and recorded with Carol Welsman, Jane Siberry, Glenn Lewis, and…
Aaron has enjoyed arranging vocal charts for the GRAMMY award-winning U.K. ensemble, the Swingles. He later took his arrangement of Bjork’s Unravel (which was featured on their album, Ferris Wheels) and expanded it for voice and orchestra. This re-imagined 10 minute vocal fantasia was premiered by the Florence Philharmonic Orchestra, and enjoyed later performances by…
Hamlet VR Experience premiered at the Stratford Festival, June 2022, featuring music by Aaron Jensen. Jensen composed the main theme for nyckelharpa, a traditional 13th C. Swedish instrument. The interactive theatre piece features veteran actors, Kyle Blair, Peter Fernandes, Kyle Golemba, and Gabriella Sundar Singh. Directed by Peter Kuling. Listen to the main theme, “Words…
