Robert Aaron
Birth nameRobert Arron Vineberg[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Also known asRobert Arron (prior to October 1993)[7][2][3][8]
Born (1955-11-13) November 13, 1955[9][10][11][12]
Montreal[13]
Genresjazz[14]
Occupation(s)musician
Instrument(s)flute, saxophone, clarinet, piano, guitar, trumpet, bassoon, french horn
LabelsHeavenly Sweetness[13]

Robert Aaron (born Robert Arron Vineberg; November 13, 1955) is a Canadian jazz musician.[14] According to John Leland of the New York Times "Mr. Aaron played flute, saxophone, clarinet and piano, then taught himself guitar, trumpet, bassoon, French horn and other instruments."[15] He performed for rapper Wyclef Jean's band from 1998 to 2008.[14] Robin Caulden of Press-Republican said "He's played with everybody — Afrika Bambataa, B52s, Blondie, Chic, David Bowie, Heavy D, James Chance and The Contortions, RZA, Stetsasonic, William Vivanco and Wu-Tang Clan."[16]

In 1981, he first started work with James Chance for the group James White and the Blacks; and has toured with him since in Europe and Japan.[15] He played sax on David Bowie's 1983 hit "Let's Dance".[13][17] In 2010, Aaron released his album Trouble Man,[14] which Michael Daly of the Daily Beast called "artistically adventurous but commercially unsuccessful".[18] Folk singer Eric Andersen, who used Aaron on several albums as a producer and performer, said "He is telepathic as a musician. He was completely dedicated and loyal to the job. Absolutely dedicated. He lived for his art. He personifies a cool that transcends the hot temperaments."[15]

Early life

Aaron was born in Montreal in 1955.[19][9][12] He was discouraged from pursuing music as a career by his father, who taught piano.[15] However, as a teenager in the 1970s, he decided to move to New York to perform and record with his band.[15][20]

Philip Seymour Hoffman Death

Aaron was arrested in February 2014 for suspicion of selling the heroin that caused the overdose death of Philip Seymour Hoffman.[21] Ultimately, prosecutors dropped the most serious charge, which was intent to sell heroin. He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of felony drug possession, and was sentenced to five years’ probation.[22]

Notable credits

Credits according to AllMusic:[23]

Year Album Artist Credit
1982The HunterBlondieHorn Arrangements, Saxophone
1982Sax ManiacJames White and The BlacksDrums, Percussion, Piano, Sax (Tenor), Saxophone
1983Let's DanceDavid BowieFlute, Tenor (Vocal)
1983James White's Flaming DemonicsJames ChanceMember of Attributed Artist, Sax (Tenor)
1986L Is for LoverAl JarreauMusician, Reeds
1988In Full GearStetsasonicSaxophone
1990ChangesbowieDavid BowieFlute, Sax (Tenor)
1992Nubian M.O.B.Nubian M.O.B.Bass, Flute, Guitar, Organ (Hammond), Piano, Programming, Saxophone
1993The AlbumMasters at WorkKeyboards, Saxophone
1995Run AwayRobert AaronPrimary Artist
1996Sax in the OzoneRobert AaronPrimary Artist
1997Nightbird InventionsDominic DuvalTray Card
1998Memory of the FutureEric AndersenComposer, Flute, Keyboard Bass, Keyboards, Organ (Hammond), producer, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor), Trumpet
1999No ExitBlondieAdditional Personnel, Flute, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor)
1999Electric HoneyLuscious JacksonFlute, Horn
2000You Can't Relive the PastEric AndersenClarinet, Flute, Piano
2000Fear of FlyingMýaHorn
2000It Doesn't MatterWyclef JeanHorn
2000The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a BookWyclef JeanHorn
2001Goddess in the DoorwayMick JaggerFlute, Horn, Keyboards
2002Mr. JonesTom JonesHorn Arrangements, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor), Saxophone
2002MasqueradeWyclef JeanKeyboards, Saxophone
2003FrankAmy WinehouseFlute, Saxophone
2003Beat AvenueEric AndersenBass, Bass (Electric), composer, Flute, Guitar, Keyboards, Melodica, Mixing, Organ, Piano, producer, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor), Trumpet
2003Live and Kickin'Willie NelsonKeyboards
2003Greatest HitsWyclef JeanHorn
2003The Preacher's SonWyclef JeanFlute, Guitar, Melodica, Piano, Saxophone
2004The Street Was Always ThereEric AndersenArranger, Audio Production, Bass, Clarinet, composer, Cuatro, Editing, Flute, Guitar (Bass), Guitar (Electric), Keyboards, Liner Notes, Main Personnel, Melodica, Organ, Piano, producer, Saxophone, Synthesizer
2004Self ExplanatoryI-20Keyboards
2004Same GirlTrina BroussardFlute, Keyboards, Saxophone
2004Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101Wyclef JeanKeyboards, Saxophone
2005WavesEric AndersenArranger, Bass, Congas, Fender Rhodes, Flute, Guitar (Acoustic), Melodica, Oboe, Organ, Organ (Hammond), Piano, Piccolo, producer, Quatro, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
2005OdysseyFischerspoonerFlute
2006Bole2Harlem, Vol. 1Bole2HarlemHorn
2007City BeachJill CunniffSaxophone, Wurlitzer
2009EntertainmentFischerspoonerFlute, Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor), Trumpet (Pocket)
2010Stolen CarCertain GeneralSaxophone
2010The Saddest KissRobert AaronPrimary Artist
2010Trouble ManRobert AaronPrimary Artist
2010ZazZazCuivres
2010Like a RadioCharles SchillingsAdditional Production, Keyboards, Saxophone
2010Twist Your Soul: The Definitive CollectionJames ChanceOrgan, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor)

References

  1. ↑ "Robert Aaron". Discogs. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Audio search results for "Robert Arron". WorldCat. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Audio search results for "Robert Arron". Internet Archive. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  4. ↑ "City Lights Guide: Rock/Pop Plus". New York Daily News. May 28, 1989. p. 146. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Arts and Leisure Guide. Pop, Rock, Folk: In the Clubs.". The New York Times. May 7, 1989. p. H46. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  6. ↑ Staff (January 18, 1993). Goings On About Town; Above and Beyond: Readings. The New Yorker. p. 22. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Robert Arron: Credits". All Music Guide. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  8. ↑ Flick, Larry (October 9, 1993). "An Educational Alliance; Where Is 'What Is Love'?". Billboard. p. 32. ProQuest 1506016784. Jazz saxophonist Robert Aaron brings his sweet, fluid tones into deep-house territory on 'Sax in the Ozone' (EightBall, New York), a breezy, R&B-inflected gem..
  9. 1 2 Leland, John (August 29, 2014). "Drug-Selling Charges Dropped Against Man Arrested in Philip Seymour Hoffman Case". The New York Times. p. A18. ProQuest 1943309241. Born in Montreal, Mr. Aaron, 58, faced both prison time and possible deportation if he was convicted of selling drugs, a Class B felony.
  10. ↑ "Hoffman pal pleads guilty to drug charge". Toronto Star. Associated Press. August 29, 2014. p. E7. ProQuest 2032070333. A conviction could have resulted in jail time for the 58-year-old jazz musician from Canada and his possible deportation.
  11. ↑ Ross, Barbara (August 29, 2014). "No Jail for Hoffman's Druggie Jazzman Pal". New York Daily News. p. 12. "Robert Vineberg, 58, copped to a low-level possession charge." Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  12. 1 2 Misc. Facebook Birthday Salutes to Robert Aaron. Mediafire. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  13. 1 2 3 Cross, Alan (February 6, 2014). "A Weird Canadian Musical Connection to the Death of Phillip (sic) Seymour Hoffman". A Journal of Musical Things. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  14. 1 2 3 4 Levitz, Eric (February 5, 2014). "Robert Vineberg Arrested in Connection with PSH Death". Heavy.com. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 Leland, John (April 11, 2014). "An Addict With Friends". The New York Times. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  16. ↑ Caudell, Robin (May 3, 2012). "New York's 'best-kept secret' playing tonight in Plattsburgh". Press-Republican. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  17. ↑ Adams, James (February 5, 2014). "Probe of Hoffman's death catches a Canadian 'musical visionary'". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  18. ↑ Daly, Michael (February 7, 2014). "A Sax Player, Then a Suspect After Philip Seymour Hoffman's Final Act". Daily Beast. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  19. ↑ Tcholakian, Danielle (August 29, 2014). "DA Drops Drug Dealing Charges Against Philip Seymour Hoffman's Friend". DNA Info. Retrieved September 20, 2022. Robert Vineberg, 58, was charged with selling drugs after police raided his apartment in February.
  20. ↑ Vultaggio, Maria (February 5, 2014). "Who Is Robert (Aaron) Vineberg? 4 Arrested Related To Philip Seymour Hoffman's Apparent Heroin Overdose". International Business Times. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  21. ↑ Leland, John (April 11, 2014). "'An Addict With Friends'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  22. ↑ "He Who Would Defend Shmurda". June 9, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Robert Aaron". AllMusic. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
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