Composer/Saxophonist Aaron Hedenstrom is a contemporary saxophonist/composer whose sensibilities span from modern groove-based music to classical music and many sounds in-between.

Aaron's collaborations as a saxophonist and composer/arranger have spanned across styles from indie artist S. Carey (of Bon Iver) to eclectic groups like The New Standards, to acclaimed jazz artists such as vibraphonist Stefon Harris, saxophonist Grace Kelly (of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert), and saxophonist Bob Reynolds (of John Mayer's band). Aaron's musical style has been developed studying with top-flight musicians including Rich DeRosa, Brad Leali, Steve Wiest, David Berger, and Ethan Wickman. Aaron’s compositions have been played worldwide by ensembles including the SFJazz High School All-Stars, Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble, UNT One Clock Lab Band, and more.

As an active educator, Aaron Hedenstrom is professor of saxophone and jazz studies at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Concordia University St. Paul in addition to a vibrant studio of private lesson students. Aaron also co-hosts the music composition resource “The Arrangers Podcast" with Drew Zaremba.

Aaron has won numerous awards for his compositions and arrangements, including the Detroit Jazz Festival Arranging Contest, the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards, the BMI Foundation Future Jazz Master Scholarship, the Jazz Education Network Composition Awards. Aaron is a Keilwerth Saxophone performing artist.