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Aaron Seeber

Aaron Seeber is a 23-year old drummer living in Brooklyn, NY and recent graduate of SUNY Purchase, where he received his Bachelor of Music degree. At Purchase, Aaron studied Jazz Drums under the tutelage of renowned instructors John Riley and Kenny Washington. He was a member of the Purchase Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Jon Faddis and Todd Coolman. Aaron also had the opportunity to study with great musicians at Purchase, including Hal Galper, Ralph Lalama, Doug Weiss, Gary Smulyan and Pete Malinverni, among many others.

Originally born in Washington DC, Aaron attended Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, MD where he performed in their highly successful jazz ensemble, as well as playing in the 2009 Maryland All-State Jazz Band. While in high school, Aaron attended Paul Carr’s Jazz Academy of Music (JAM) Camp, where Paul took Aaron under his wing and helped him grow as a musician. Aaron now returns to the camp every Summer as the faculty drum instructor and combo teacher.

As a performer, Aaron has had the incredible opportunity to share the stage with greats Jon Faddis, Warren Wolf, Paul Bollenback, Tim Green, Mulgrew Miller, Gary Smulyan, Freddie Redd, Alex Norris, Butch Warren, Paul Carr, Chuck Redd, and many others. He leads his own Quintet at Smalls Jazz Club twice a month. Aaron has played at many of the renowned venues and festivals in Washington D.C. and New York City including Blues Alley, The Blue Note, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, Twins Jazz, The Kennedy Center, Atlas Theater, Carnegie Hall, The DC Jazz Festival and The Falcon.

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Album Review

Aaron Seeber: First Move

Read "First Move" reviewed by Troy Dostert


Given that it is his debut disc, drummer Aaron Seeber's First Move seems aptly titled. The music it offers is anything but an opening gambit, however; even after a cursory listen, it is quickly apparent that Seeber has been at this game for some time. From the top-shelf caliber of his associates, to his unfailing poise behind the kit, not to mention some great instincts for repertoire, Seeber has more than a few moves up his sleeve, and they always ...

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Jazz Sessions at The Falcon Underground Host: Aaron Seeber

Read "Jazz Sessions at The Falcon Underground  Host: Aaron Seeber" reviewed by David A. Orthmann


Aaron Seeber The Falcon Underground Jazz Sessions at The Falcon Underground Marlboro, NY November 9, 2016 One of the benefits of jazz fandom is catching a live performance by talented young musicians at a particular phase in their personal and collective development. There's something intriguing about players who are beginning to transcend the training of contemporary jazz conservatories, yet fall short of achieving a mature, highly individualistic form of expression. The kick is ...

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