For twelve years the Phil Aaron Trio played every weekend at the Hotel Sofitel in Bloomington, until the management decided to end live music. In those twelve years Phil Aaron, Tom Lewis and Jay Epstein formed a cohesive unit with an almost telepathic musical connection enabling them to explore the musical landscape with depth and passion. This gig reunites that classic trio for an evening of musical exploration and joy.

Pianist Phil Aaron is a beloved musician at the core of the Twin Cities jazz scene. Drawing inspiration from Bill Evans, Cedar Walton, Tommy Flanagan, Keith Jarrett, and many others, he has built a deep repertoire of original & classic jazz tunes that highlight a swinging approach to jazz classics and standards.  Phil Aaron attended the Berklee School of Music and the University of Illinois. Aaron served as music director in the dance department at UCLA and also taught music at Santa Monica College. He is a preferred pianist among vocalists and national touring acts, including Frank Morgan, Byron Stripling, Bob Sheppard, Lee Konitz, Sammy Davis Jr., John Patitucci, Scott Colley, Jeff Clayton, Ray Drummond, Barbara Morrison and Jackie Allen. Phil has five CD releases as leader.

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