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Musician

Aaron Irwin

Born: October 26, 1978

Saxophonist, multi-woodwind instrumentalist, and composer Aaron Irwin is from central IL. Recognized as a “lyrical alto saxophonist and a compelling original composer” (Steve Futterman, The New Yorker), Irwin is a sought-after commodity in both the jazz and commercial worlds. His latest recording (After) will be released on Adhyâropa Records in May of 2024 featuring longtime bandmates Mike Baggetta on guitar and Jeff Hirshfield on drums. He has eight other recordings as a leader with instrumentations spanning from trio to sextet. In addition to his own groups, Irwin has performed with many leading jazz voices in the New York music community including the Grammy-nominated, Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, Jamie Baum’s Septet +, Bob Sabin’s Tentet, The Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra, the mixed wind group Weathervest, as well as pop artists Kristen Chenoweth, Rufus Wainwright, Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, and The Roots. Irwin maintaines a busy schedule as a freelance musician, performing in jazz clubs, concert halls, and Broadway theatres, working with many of New York’s finest musicians and bands.

Album

Spark

By Aaron Irwin

Label: Adhyâropa Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Spark; Mississippi Hurt; Skúli; Fahey; Goodnight Laverne; a song in the front yard (after Brooks); Giuffre; A Blues Feeling; The Snow Man (after Stevens); Goodnight Shirley.

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Aaron Irwin, jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and bandleader talks about his new release

by Doug Hall
April 11, 2026

Today our musical guest artist is Aaron Irwin. Mr. Irwin is a critically acclaimed saxophonist, multi-woodwind player, and composer. He began studying piano when he was 5 years old and switched to the alto saxophone in the 4th grade. In 2024, Mr. Irwin released After (Adhyâropa Records, 2024), his ninth album, which was a collection of ...

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Quincy Jones, Dan West, BLCK Madonna & Kate Olson

by Joe Dimino
March 29, 2026

We launch into the 951st episode of Neon Jazz with a fresh surge of energy, led by Seattle saxophonist Kate Olson and music from her 2026 release So It Goes. From there, we rewind to a true giant--Quincy Jones--spinning early cuts from his 1965 gem Quincy Plays for Pussycats, setting a timeless tone right out of ...

Song of the Day

Spark

March 17, 2026

Album: Spark
By Aaron Irwin
Label: Adhyâropa Records
Released: 2026
Duration: 04:05

News: Recording

Now Available: "Spark" Album On Adhyaropa Records Featuring Aaron Irwin Trio

March 8, 2026

On Spark, saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer Aaron Irwinpresents a meaningful statement by his long running trio, featuring guitarist Mike Baggetta and drummer Bill Campbell. Released on Adhyâropa Records, the album draws from blues and folk rooted language while resisting the pull of genre, offering music that feels grounded, melodic, and quietly expansive. Rather than working within ...

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Maria Schneider's Latest, "American Crow" + Dave Adewumi, Dawn Clement and Al Foster

by Hobart Taylor
February 12, 2026

Maria Schneider's “American Crow" debuts, new music from Chicago trumpeter Sam Robinson, Audrey Ochoa's latest and Montreal's Bellbird Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Marquis Hill “Demo 1 Dec 7" from Mixes (Black Unlimited Music) 00:15 Audrey Ochoa “Another One" from The Sorceress (Chronograph) 2:49 Sam Robinson “Leia" from Chasin' The Dream (Mile High) 8:22 Wanees ...

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Music from Camila Nebbia, Anais Drago, Ayumi Ishito, Tomeka Reid, Maria Faust & Luise Volkmann

by Jon Greenbaum
February 8, 2026

More explorations of the boundaries of improvisation and composition from artists around the globe.Playlist Anais Drago “Out Of The Cage" from Relevé (Habitable Records) 00:00 Adam O'Farrill “Sea Triptych, Pt. 2--The Three of Us, Floating" from ELEPHANT (Out Of Our Heads Records) 03:35 Gianluigi Trovesi “C'era una volta un ballo" from Cinque Piccole Storie ...

Video

Fahey

Featuring the music of Aaron Irwin
Duration: 6:03
February 3, 2026

"Fahey" is Track 4 on the latest Aaron Irwin Trio album SPARK On SPARK, saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer Aaron Irwin presents a meaningful statement by his long-running trio, featuring guitarist Mike Baggetta and drummer Bill Campbell. Released on Adhyâropa Records, the album draws from blues and folk-rooted language while resisting the pull of genre, offering music that feels grounded, melodic, and quietly expansive.

Album

(After)

By Aaron Irwin

Label: Adhyâropa Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Recuerdo (after Edna St. Vincent Millay); Frederick Douglass (after Robert Hayden); Five Bells (after Kenneth Slessor); The Hill (after Joshua Mehigan); Pikes Peak (after Sarah Holland - Batt); When I Heard At The Close Of The Day (after Walt Whitman); The Cemetery (after Steve Scafidi); Daniel Boone (after Stephen Vincent Benét); The President Visits The Storm (after Shane McCrae).