Aaron Kleinstub

Aaron Kleinstub is a young trumpet player with a world of experience.

With the inspiration of Freddie Hubbard, Chet Baker, Woody Shaw, and Clifford Brown, to name a few; in 2004 he won the IAJE scholarship award for best soloist at the Tri-C Jazzfest. In 2005 and 2006 at the Tri-C Jazzfest, Aaron played the kick-off party at the House Of Blues in Cleveland, and opened up for Wynton Marsalis at Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Aaron is the winner of the Hank Marr High School Jazz Competition this year. Additionally, he won a $1000 scholorship to the Berklee College of Music Summer Camp in 2005, and a full-tuition scholorship this year.

Besides leading his own quartet and trio, Aaron plays with the Tri-C Jazzfest High School All-Stars, and in the Performance Combo at Cuyahoga Community College. He has played with various national artists including Jimmy Heath, Ted Nash, Matt Wilson, Oscar Peterson, Kirk Whalum, Ira Sullivan, Conrad Herwig, Don Braden, Hank Jones, Barry Harris, and The New York Voices. With his own groups, Aaron plays at various clubs, events, and occasions around the Cleveland area, including a weekly gig at Nighttown in Cleveland Heights.

Recently, Aaron was chosen to participate in the Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Band. With this, he played at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in Febuary, Grammy events, and local clubs in Los Angeles, California. Aaron also recently won the Yamaha Young Performing Artists competition. His most recent achievement was receiving outstanding performance for jazz soloist in Downbeat Magazine.

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