Aaron Collier

Toronto, ON

http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/Aaron-Collier

Aaron Collier may be known as Halifax's most consistently innovative keyboardist, but the Prince Edward Island native is most recently calling Toronto home. Filtered though his love of rock, early funk and soul and modern electronic music, this classically trained pianist's unique sound and distinctive style have secured his place among Canada's best and brightest frontier-pushing musicians. In 2001 Collier became the keyboardist for international touring and recording artists The Jimmy Swift Band. The distinct self-defining genre of Rocktronica JSB has created is due in large part to Collier's integral role in the band. Three studio albums, a live album and an upcoming DVD later, JSB continues pushing boundaries musically, touring extensively and selling out shows across the continent. When he is not performing with JSB or recording in the studio with the likes of Bruce Gouthro, Nick Eede and other world class artists, Aaron can be found sharing the stage with a host of talented musicians. Whether experimenting with "looping madness duo" Scientists of Sound, improvising dance music with DJ Nick Nonsense or performing his own musical compositions as a solo electronic artist, Aaron is not afraid to take on all challenges as a composer as well as a performer. In the midst of his numerous musical projects and studio sessions, Collier has managed to stay true to his own musical compositions. In 2005 he produced and individually hand made his first e.p. "Islands" and in 2008 he released his first full length electronic album. "Love" was inspired by an intense love of life and its richness, and the album's sonically lush tracks are driven by inspired electronic beats and thrive on dense and thoughtful ambience. Since its release "Love" has been receiving critical praise, and Collier's one-man-shows have been highly anticipated events across the country.

Influences

Lemon Jelly, Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers, Keith Jarrett

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Posted by Aaron Collier on Jan 27, 2009

So I sit here on a couch in Halifax after a short tour of Ontario with my band The Jimmy Swift Band. We're currently on our DVD Release tour for our new DVD "JSB Live at the Marquee". The DVD itself has turned out rather well I suppose and we're all pretty proud of it … READ MORE

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