Los Angeles, Ca – He was inspired by the greats Kenny G, Grover Washington, and David Sanborn to play the saxophone, now award-winning Aaron Bing, whose memorable performances sharing the stage with Tyresse, Monica, Ginuwine, and Gladys Knight, is inspiring a new generation of jazz fans. This year his album “Otra Parte De Mi” will be on the Latin Grammy ballot in the categories Best Latin Jazz Album, Best Instrumental Album, Album of the Year and Record of the Year.
“I wrote my first song in the 10th grade. Music was something that came natural for me. It was what I enjoyed and loved so much. I learned how to play other instruments all through High school and even started arranging parts for the Marching Band. I studied everyone, Kenny G, Najee, Gerald Albright, as much jazz as I could find. Through it all I kept writing.”
In 2009 Bing was featured on Late Night with David Letterman to go after the Guinness World Record for holding the longest note. He held a low G for 39 min 40 sec on the soprano saxophone.
Bing was born in Miami, Florida of Dominican and African American descent. Although he never met his biological father and his mother left when he was 12 year old, Bing took refuge in music as his life path and ultimate salvation. Always keeping a positive outlook, he was adopted by a loving family.
He was introduced to Kenny G’s music in the 9th grade watching him on the Arsenio Hall Show. He liked the sound and was inspired to play the saxophone. Since then, he has gone on to play 21 different instruments with the soprano saxophone now being his main instrument. Years later his music career would cross paths with Kenny G again when his album “Legacy” and Kenny G’s album made the 55th Grammy® ballot together.
In May 2010 Bing became a member of the Music Recording Academy. He has produced six albums to date: “Always”, “Christmas Dream”, “Secret Place”, “Rebirth” (56th Grammy ballot), Legacy (55th Grammy ballot) and his newly released “Otra Parte Dé Mí” a favorite contender in the Latin Jazz category for the 56th Latin Grammy® Awards.
Music collaborations include Tevin Campbell, Tyrese and Frankie Beverly among many others. In March 2014 Bing performed at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville, Florida.
Aaron Bing’s vision is to continue to produce albums as well as build and establish his own record label. He has a very strong intention to give back and help schools keep their music programs in place by supporting initiatives such as VH1’s Save The Music Foundation.
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