Aaron Wilson is an Indianapolis based tenor saxophonist, doubler, composer, and educator. Currently majoring in Jazz Studies at Butler University, he has been playing professionally for 5 years, and is active in school ensembles and the Indianapolis jazz scene. He has had the opportunity to play with greats like Steve Allee, Sean Imboden, Sophie Faught, Rob Dixon, and Kenny Baron with the Butler Jazz Ensemble.

Aaron draws most of his influence from John Coltrane, but has much experience playing bebop, hard bop, the blues, funk, pop, and classical European music.

Aaron was the lead tenor saxophone for the 2022 Indiana All-State Jazz Ensemble, and has performed at the Midwest Band Orchestra Clinic, MFA National Festival, and Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.

Aaron has put on multiple recitals featuring original compositions and was recently accepted into the Brevard and Skidmore Summer Jazz Institutes. He is currently a part of the Blue Box saxophone quartet.

Aaron has been teaching both privately and in a class setting for 5 years. He has taught at the Butler Summer Jazz camp, as well as in Indianapolis marching band programs. While attending Norwell High School, he was able to win a gold in the ISSMA jass contest. He is currently teaching privately, and believes in exploring students' potential and natural interests.

Blue Box Saxophone Quartet was established in 2023 and is a chamber ensemble covering a range of styles from classical string transcriptions to driving jazz pieces to contemporary new music.

Blue Box has had the honor of performing on the Butler University Wind Ensemble's 2023 Spring Tour and at the 2024 Music For All Chamber Music National Festival. The group also provides entertainment for local retirement communities and the Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market. Beyond being classmates and bandmates, the members enjoy making music with each other as fellow friends and music lovers.

Mia Traverse (soprano saxophone), Aaron Wilson (alto saxophone), Zoe Klotz (tenor saxophone), and Megan Dudenhoeffer (baritone saxophone).

The Aaron Wilson Quartet is an Indianapolis-based jazz quartet, consisting of some of the best up and coming players in the state. They perform their own original compositions, as well as ‘avant-garde jazz,’ giving audiences an explosive and expressive experience that is sure to challenge their ears. The group is currently undergoing their 2025 Indiana Avant Garde Jazz Series, playing free concerts across the entire state.

From left, Michael Johnson (piano), Lucas Samberg (bass), Aaron Wilson (saxophone), Yusef Alsatie (drums).