Aaron Spiers is an Australian-born electric bassist, composer and arranger based in Oklahoma, USA
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From Stadium Rock to Big Band Jazz: Aaron Spiers Announces Debut Album with The Aaron Spiers Orchestra
After touring the world on some of rock's biggest stages, bassist, composer, and arranger Aaron Spiers is embarking on an entirely new musical chapter with the debut album from The Aaron Spiers Orchestra, a contemporary jazz orchestra that blends modern composition, adventurous improvisation, and cinematic orchestration.
The album, scheduled for release on September 4, 2026, presents a fresh voice in modern large ensemble jazz. Featuring original music by Aaron Spiers and acclaimed vibraphonist Nick Mancini, alongside reimagined works by Clifford Brown and Antonio Carlos Jobim, the record draws equally from the traditions of jazz and the energy of contemporary music.
Before turning his focus to composition, Spiers spent more than a decade touring internationally as a bassist, performing in over 27 countries and sharing stages with artists including KISS, Aerosmith, Slash, Deep Purple, Bush, and The Darkness, while appearing at major festivals such as Download Festival, Reading & Leeds, Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Aftershock, Louder Than Life, and Monsters of Rock. That experience continues to shape his writing, bringing the scale, dynamics, and intensity of arena performances into a modern jazz orchestra setting.
The album was born during a pivotal period in Spiers' life. A serious illness temporarily brought his performing career to a halt, unexpectedly creating the time and space to write the music that would become this debut recording. What began as a difficult chapter ultimately became a creative turning point, resulting in an album that reflects resilience, optimism, and a renewed artistic direction.
"For years I was focused on performing. Being forced away from the stage gave me the opportunity to develop a completely different creative voice. This album is the culmination of that journey and represents everything I've wanted to say as a composer and arranger." — Aaron Spiers
Recorded with an international roster of musicians from the United States and Australia, the project features soloists Mat Jodrell (trumpet), Nick Mainella (tenor saxophone), Luke Malewicz (trombone), Harry Mitchell (Rhodes), Sarah Maud (vocals), Kenny Reichert (guitar), Nick Mancini (vibraphone), Davi Melo (nylon-string guitar), and Tommy Poole (alto saxophone), alongside a world-class large ensemble.
Blending contemporary harmony, powerful grooves, lyrical writing, and sophisticated orchestration, the album explores a modern approach to the big band tradition while remaining deeply rooted in the spirit of jazz.
The Aaron Spiers Orchestra will celebrate the album's release with its debut live performance on Friday, September 11, 2026, at The LowDown in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The concert will feature music from the new album performed by an all-star orchestra of musicians from across the region.
Additional information, pre-order details, music videos, and media materials will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Aaron Spiers Jazz Orchestra - Album Launch Party
September 11th, 2026 @ The Lowdown, Tulsa Oklahoma, USA
A bold new voice in contemporary large ensemble jazz arrives this fall with the debut performance and album launch of The Aaron Spiers Jazz Orchestra. The evening will feature an 18-piece big band performing Spiers’ original compositions alongside works by Nick Mancini and Sarah Maud, as well as selected arrangements of music by Cole Porter, Clifford Brown, and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Get ready for exciting grooves, dynamic arrangements, and world-class improvisations from some of Tulsa’s most creative jazz performers. Spiers’ writing blends contemporary jazz language with rhythmic influences drawn from his extensive background in rock music and international touring. Over the course of his career, Aaron has performed in more than twenty-seven countries alongside artists including KISS, Aerosmith, Slash, The Darkness, Bush, and Deep Purple.
Featuring an all-star lineup including Sarah Maud, Nick Mancini, Tommy Poole, Mitch Bell, Sam Vaughn, Mike Cameron, Bishop Marsh, Stephen Schultz, Willie Peterson, and many more outstanding performers. The Aaron Spiers Jazz Orchestra promises an energetic evening of artistry and musical excellence in celebration of this special album launch.
Doors open at 7 p.m. | Show starts at 8 p.m.
Ages 21+
