Aaron was thrilled to co-write and record a new work with GRAMMY award-winning, Snarky Puppy drummer, Larnell Lewis. Inner Light will be featured on Countermeasure’s upcoming album, Guest Sessions Vol. II. Stay tuned! Aaron would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.
Aaron was delighted to act as Musical Director, Vocal Arranger, Composer, Music Producer, Orchestrator, and Bandleader for the multiple EMMY and Golden Globe winning series, Schitt’s Creek. In addition to arranging and rehearsing vocal charts with the Jazzagals, Aaron sourced the band for the Cabaret episodes, produced vocal and instrumental tracks in studio, and composed…
Aaron had the pleasure of collaborating with Mariah Carey and the cast of Schitt’s Creek as part of Barack and Michelle Obama’s virtual commencement celebration, Dear Class of 2020. Jensen wrote the vocal arrangement of Hero, produced the vocals, and acted as liaison between the Class of 2020 team, the Schitt’s Creek team, and Mariah…
Aaron was honoured to compose Pick it Up for Randy Brecker for a featured collaboration on Countermeasure’s 2020 album, Guest Sessions. Jazz trumpeter and composer Randy Brecker has helped shape the sound of jazz, R&B and rock for more than four decades. His trumpet and flugelhorn performances have graced hundreds of albums by a wide range…
Aaron had the pleasure of co-writing and recording For Alice with the GRAMMY award-winning, Evelyn Glennie as part of Countermeasure’s 2020 album, Guest Sessions. “…I really enjoyed it, [For Alice]…very complex but still super musical and a great mix too!” -Brian Garten – GRAMMY Award-winning Mix Engineer (Whitney Houston, Justin Bieber, Rolling Stones) Click here…
From Sea to Sea is an original a cappella song cycle written by Aaron Jensen. It is an exploration of the human voice and a celebration of Canadian verse. Penned between 2007 and 2013, the completed thirteen-piece series pays tribute to Canadian poets from every province and territory, commemorates the country’s many cultural and folk…
Aaron had the pleasure of recording his original song Here’s to You with Natalie MacMaster as part of Countermeasure’s 2020 album, Guest Sessions. Natalie MacMaster is an Order of Canada-celebrated, GRAMMY/JUNO award-winning, Nova Scotian fiddler who has toured with the Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana and Alison Krauss. Click here to listen to Guest Sessions
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…
