Jazz Articles about Aaron Staebell

Aaron Staebell: Bending & Breaking

by Bruce Lindsay
October 19, 2011

Bending And Breaking is percussionist and composer Aaron Staebell's debut as a bandleader; a debut filled with energy, enthusiasm, and invention, signaling the appearance of yet another talented newcomer on the scene. As a composer, Staebell's work takes inspiration from and shares qualities with a wide range of styles and sources. “Nobody Reads Your Blog" has echoes of Frank Zappa; “Grumbleboxx" can trace a line back to heavy metal and to free jazz; “Thank You John" is ...