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 provided arrangements and produced backing vocals for the JUNO-nominated record, The Superhero Suite, including IRON MAN, in collaboration with Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle. The album also featured The Barenaked Ladies, The Violent Femmes, The Rheostatics, Ron Sexsmith, Michael Ray of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Carole Pope, Kevin Hearn, Mary Margaret O’Hara, The Persuasions,…
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 had the pleasure of composing Wanna Make You Happy for Christian Roberge as part of Countermeasure’s 2020 album, Guest Sessions. The track was awarded a John Lennon Songwriting Award under Best Jazz Composition. Click here to listen to Guest Sessions Christian Roberge is a prolific guitarist, arranger and composer. He was the front person…
Aaron is a former member of the JUNO-nominated vocal jazz quartet, Cadence. He recorded two albums with the group (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). He…
Aaron had the pleasure of recording his original song Carry Away with Kevin Fox as part of Countermeasure’s 2020 album, Guest Sessions. The song was premiered at Triphony Hall, in Tokyo, Japan. Click here to listen to Guest Sessions Kevin Fox is one of Canada’s most accomplished cellists, having performed and recorded with artists including Celine…
Aaron provided arrangements and produced backing vocals for the JUNO-nominated record, The Superhero Suite, including SPIDERMAN, in collaboration with Ron Sexsmith. The album also featured The Barenaked Ladies, The Violent Femmes, The Rheostatics, Alan Doyle, Michael Ray of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Carole Pope, Kevin Hearn, Mary Margaret O’Hara, The Persuasions, Countermeasure and more. The project…
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…
