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Blake Aaron

About Me


Blake Aaron has come a long way from the kid who played rock shows on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood and toured with R&B acts like Bobby Womack, Lakeside, Dynasty, The Drifters, The Coasters, Little Anthony, Joe Houston, Mary Wells, and later, the Gap Band, Billy Bass, Bernie Worrell, Fish (Fishbone), and producer Bill Laswell. Aaron, who, even from the beginning and through it all, always loved, played and studied jazz, is a guitarist who is known best for his passionate musical style, his memorable compositions, his soul and technical expression on the instrument, and his ability to connect with an audience. Since those early days, Aaron has been a staple on the national music scene for many years both as a live performer and in the studio.
A composer and musician with an edge, Aaron has been the guitarist/ and or composed for such television shows and films as Steven Seagal's "Half Past Dead 2," "MAD TV" (FOX), "The Next Best Thing" (ABC), "The Starlet" (w/Faye Dunaway) (UPN), "10-8" (ABC), "The Jamie Kennedy Experiment" (WB), "Gary and Mike" (UPN),"The Ben Stiller Show" (FOX), "Sunday Night Comics" (FOX), and has more recently recorded and/or performed with such artists as Steve Reid's Bamboo Forest, Eric Marienthal, Bobby Womack and Carlos Santana (Womack-Save the Children), Kuh LaDesma, Gloria Trevi, and The Gap Band.
Blake's debut Innervision release, With Every Touch (2001), included special guest appearances by Eric Marienthal and David Benoit. Three singles from this CD would remain in the Top 50 on the Gavin/SmoothJazz.com charts for at least 8 weeks each.
The single "She's So Fine" from his second album, Bringin' It Back (2004), propelled Blake into the forefront of contemporary jazz by remaining in the Top 30 on the Radio and Records charts for 8 straight weeks. Two singles would reach the top 100 of the year on the R&R charts.
Blake took a brief sabbatical from solo recording to focus on his studio career. Additionally, with the assistance of All Star Music Lessons, Blake would produce three instructional videos for the guitar. Meanwhile, he continued his studio work with several television shows, which included regular recording sessions and an appearance on Mad TV.
In June 2007, Blake released the hot new CD, DESIRE. Packed with 15 songs of sexy grooves and beautiful, unforgettable melodies, produced by the legendary Paul Brown and Hussain Jiffry, and mastered by the renowned Bernie Grundman (Michael Jackson, Norah Jones, Kenny G and more), DESIRE has been on the tip of the tongue of reviewers for some time and is sure to catapult Blake to the next level of contemporary jazz stardom.
For Interviews, Reviews and Media Contact: Debbie Parks/STAR PR 562-818-6404 [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/26/2007
Band Website: http://cdbaby.com/cd/aaronblake4
Influences:

Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, George Benson, Stevie Ray, Hendrix, Miles, Trane



REVIEWS AND QUOTES:
..."a genius on the guitar"
The Los Angeles Times

"Amazingly Talented...."
Dave Koz

"Truly Gifted..."
Jimmy Sommers

"…outstanding guitar virtuoso and composer..."
Riveting Riffs.com

“Blake (Aaron) is the next top contemporary jazz guitarist”
O’s Place Jazz News

“Desire is unquestionably one of the standout smooth jazz CD’s of the year…”
Jazz Review.com

“(Desire) captivates the senses from the first note and never lets go…”
AllAboutJazz.com

“Desire is exactly what listeners want: The finest guitar entertainment and more than 70 minutes”
Smooth and Soul

"...Blake Aaron is a musician who has paid his dues and is now on the road to fame and fortune as a smooth-jazz guitarist."
The Jazz Times
"On behalf of WGRV The Groove radio, our listeners, and the Melbourne community...Jan and I would like to take a moment to say a big personal “Thank You” for your participation.
The “Smooth Jazz Cares” fundraising event was a big success and the benefits of your personal generosity will be felt in this community for a long time. You should be very proud that on October 25th & 26th, 2008 – YOU were a part of history and made a difference by showing the world “Smooth Jazz Cares”.Randy Bennett WGRV “The Groove”
Watch Blake with Nelson Rangell at The Smooth Jazz Cares Benefit in Florida 10/25/08

Blake Aaron Interview and KSBR Birthday Bash
Blake Aaron Live at the KSBR Birthday Bash

Blake Aaron Total Guitarist Instructional Video from AllStarMusicLessons.com
Blake Aaron, guitarist for MAD TV, Jamming In The Studio

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Record Label: Innervision
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

BLAKE AARON w/DEREK BORDEAUX at THE CELLAR-MARCH 7 -8PM

............................. BLAKE AARON w/DEREK BORDEAUX mark the opening of Smooth Jazz Series at THE CELLAR in LONG BEACH  MARCH 7-8PM Guitar virtuoso, Blak...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:16:00 GMT

BLAKE AARON AT SPAGHETTINI’S FRIDAY APRIL 4th at 8:00 PM

BLAKE AARON AT SPAGHETTINI’S FRIDAY APRIL 4th at 8:00 PMHi Everybody,We’re back at Spaghettini’s in Seal Beach, CA this Friday April 4th at 8 PM with special guest Jeff Gonzales on s...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:34:00 GMT

Check out this event: Blake Aaron performing at NAMM

Hosted By: Blake AaronWhen: Thursday Jan 17, 2008 at 5:00 PMWhere: NAMM ShowMarriott Hotel Anaheim/Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim, CA 92802United StatesDescription:Blake Aaron Click Here To View Eve...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:33:00 GMT

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CLICK HERE TO BUY DESIRE NOW!!!
Posted by on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:23:00 GMT