Bob Fosse famously observed that when our emotions are too strong to express through speech, we sing, and when singing can’t contain our feelings, we dance. Trembler’s Waltz is a new dance-driven theatre work written by Trevor Copp and Aaron Jensen that examines one of the most enthralling anthropological mysteries of the past five hundred…
In a moment of desperation, a single mom fabricates an honourable life (and death) for her son’s estranged father, the fallout of which changes the course of their lives for the next 25 years. But Why/Because is a new five-hander musical dramedy about a fraught mother/son relationship. Book and Lyrics by Kaitlyn Riordan, Music and Lyrics by…
Aaron had the pleasure of composing Hold On for Michael Davidson on vibraphone and Countermeasure for the 2020 release, Guest Sessions. The piece was premiered at Triphony Hall, in Tokyo, Japan. Click here to listen to Guest Sessions
Aaron’s commissioned composition, Aubade, was premiered at Theatre Aquarius by the Hamilton Children’s Choir, conducted by Zimfira Poloz.
Aaron participated in Driftwood Theatre’s Trafalgar 24, a theatre experiment/gala where twenty-four artists receive a scant 24-hours to write, rehearse and perform six site-specific plays in Whitby’s beautiful 19th century castle. TRAFALGAR 24 is a theatrical event unlike any other, where the audience is right on top of the action as each of the 10-minute…
Aaron recorded two albums as a member of the JUNO-nominated group, Cadence (Speak Easy, and Cool Yule) earning him recognition for his arrangements and compositions (Grand Prize Best Jazz Song – John Lennon Songwriting Competition, Best Jazz Arrangement, Best Original Song, Best Holiday Song – CARA Awards). Aaron’s arrangement of “All Right With Me” hit…
“Uvavnuk Dreams: The Great Sea”, “Uncle Josh”, and “Rain in the Country” were premiered at Harbourfront Centre by the JUNO-award winning chorus, The Elmer Iseler Singers as part of From Sea to Sea, a song cycle composed by Aaron Jensen. The ensemble later reprised these works for the Centrediscs release of the album, distributed by…
As part of Aaron’s Artist-in-Residency at Beth Sholom Synagogue, he performed, produced, arranged and composed works for the album, Crossroads – Eric Moses & the Ruach Singers.
Aaron composed/arranged a 55-minute musical/theatrical presentation called 14 Characters which was premiered by Countermeasure at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. “This show is packed with some fabulous and beautifully sung songs. So watch out world because here they come and in no short measure or in talent.” (EAST COAST FM) *****”A stunning hour of world-class a…
