CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Countermeasure is thrilled to release their fifth studio album, Guest Sessions Vol II. This new record features original music influenced by jazz, pop, folk, soul, and contemporary choral, showcasing a lineup of powerhouse solo instrumentalists. Guest Sessions Vol II is a concept album made up of original works composed by Aaron…
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 was thrilled to act as Sound Designer and Composer for Coal Mine Theatre’s production of A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter. The production received multiple nominations and awards, including a Toronto Theatre Critics’ Award for Best Lead Performance, and a Dora Mavor Moore Award nomination for Outstanding Production. The…
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…
Countermeasure announces the release of their fourth studio album, Orchestral Sessions, featuring Burlington New Millennium Orchestra conducted by Charles Cozens, and mixed by GRAMMY award-winner, John “Beetle” Bailey. The album features fan-favourites, and new works composed by Artistic Director, Aaron Jensen. “They have raised the bar once again, showing off their sparkling talents, mind-blowing…
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
