A native of the Washington DC area, Aaron Broadus is a rising talent in the music industry. Rarely, these days, do you see an artist like Aaron who writes, performs, arranges and produces all his own music. Broadus, a skilled lead and solo trumpeter and vocalist, holds a B.A. in Music from George Mason University and a M.A in Music from Howard University. As an awesome performer and educator, Aaron is comfortable in the classical, jazz, Hip-Hop, and R&B arenas. He is also an accomplished composer and arranger who has recorded with, and written for the Howard University Jazz Ensemble's 2003 CD dedicated to the victims of September 11, 2001.

 

(Aaron on stage with the Latin Jazz All Stars) 



(Aaron on stage with his boys, the Aaron Broadus Group)

Aaron is a Professor of music and band Director at Georgetown University and a Partner and Director in the non-profit organization, Virginia Music Adventures. When he's not in the recording studio, or classroom you may find him directing the Georgetown Jazz Band around town, or the Georgetown Pep Band at local games and while touring during the NCAA tournaments. Also, look for Aaron hanging out with the Virginia Music Adventures (VMAs) directing and performing locally, or globe trotting around the world.

(Aaron directing the Pep band & having fun at the GU
basket ball & football games – Go Hoyas)

Aaron showcases his talents as a performer with local bands and his very own, The Aaron Broadus Group at hot spots, or at popular events such as the Congressional Black Caucus, Blues Alley, or Tacoma Station. Catch Aaron performing live on stage at prominent venues such as Constitution Hall, The Warner Theatre, Wolf Trap Farm Park, the Carter Barron Amphitheatre, or touring the East coast with the following famous and legendary acts:

  

(Aaron & Michael Henderson)


(Aaron,  JeanneCarne with manager Wanda )   


Patti LaBelle: Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
Aretha Franklin: Wolfe Trap Farm Park, Virginia
The Temptations: East Coast Tours, New York to North Carolina
The Four Tops: Azalea Festival, Baltimore Maryland
The late Ray Charles: Art Scape Festival, Baltimore Maryland
Common: B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York
UK sensation Omar: Washington DC and New York

Jeanne Carne: Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
Michael Henderson: Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
 (Link to media page for live performance with Michael Henderson)
The Dells: Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
Impressions: Odyssey, Washington D.C.
Melissa Manchester: Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
Al Jarreau: Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
George Duke: Black Caucus, National Education Association, Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
Hugh Masikayla: South African Embassy event, Washington, D.C
Theloneous Monk Jr., Marlina Shaw, Louis Bellson, John Hicks, Billy Harper and Charlie Byrd: Aspen Music Festival, Aspen Colorado


(Aaron on stage with Common)


(Aaron & Wynton Marsalis )


(Aaron on tour with Otis Williams of the Temptations)

Last but not least, checkout the orchestral pit at the Kennedy Center and find Aaron lending his  talents as a master trumpeter, for such highly acclaimed productions as Stephen Sondheim's "Company" and "Merrily We Roll Along", or the hit Broadway musical “Wicked”.

Aaron’s love for music shows through his accomplishments and the heart and soul he puts into his projects and performances. Read on to find out more about Aaron, or visit other areas of the website to see what Aaron’s up to next…………….

Professional Recordings/Collaborations

  1. Aaron Broadus officially released to the public on March 1, 2004. TheDebut CD/EP “Feels Like The First Time”, a collection of his original works that include R&B, smooth jazz and jazz arrangements written for big band ensembles, 2003.  (Link to media page to purchase CD)
  2. Bobby Lyle's CD "Straight and Smooth" - "Step in the name of Love" and "Dance'n”. Featured trumpet and vocals on 2004 Three Keys Music. Bobby Lyles website http:///www.bobbylyle.com. Purchase “Straight and Smooth” at www.Amazon.com

(Link to media page to hear “Step in the name of Love" and "Dance'n )

  1. Howard University Jazz Ensemble's 2003 CD dedicated to the victims of September 11, 2001.Featured as a writer, arranger, lead and solo trumpet, lead and solo vocals

Airplay and On Air Interviews

"Feels Like the First Time" has received air play in the DC area on 96.3 WHUR, 89.3 WPFW and 105.9 WJZW. Checkout a few special notables below:
 

 


(Aaron with Sonya Ford & His Brother & Sister -  WHUR Interview)

Virginia Music Adventures (VMA)

Australian Tour 2004 – The VMA doesn’t just teach kids music, but makes music an adventure and experience http://www.vamusicadventures.org



(Aaron & VMA Partner, Jeff Cummins, in Australia)
(The VMA Crew on another adventure- this time in Australia)

Finalist - Capitol, Jazz Fest 2004 Music Competition

One of the top five finalists, selected to compete in this tough and close competition consisting of entries from more than one-hundred bands from around the world.