Abe Aaron

Abe Aaron, born on January 27, 1910, in Toronto, Canada, was a talented jazz musician renowned for his skills as a clarinetist and saxophonist. Growing up in a musical family, his father led a theater band in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Aaron honed his craft by playing reeds for over a decade.

In the early 1940s, Aaron transitioned to the alto saxophone, joining the big band of Jack Teagarden. His time with Teagarden was marked by significant recordings in 1942, showcasing his exceptional talent. By 1943, he had moved to Hollywood, where he performed with Horace Heidt on radio, further establishing his presence in the jazz scene.

From 1945 to 1947, Aaron played with Skinnay Ennis before returning to work with Heidt until 1949. The 1950s saw him as a prominent member of Les Brown's Band of Renown, where he toured Europe and East Asia, contributing to numerous recordings for Coral Records and Capitol Records. Initially playing clarinet and alto sax, he later switched to tenor and baritone saxophones, and even recorded on bass clarinet with Billy Usselton.