Aaron Levinson

Aaron Levinson
Aaron Levinson
Born	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres	Soul music, Funk, Hip hop, Jazz, Salsa
Occupation(s)	Record label owner, producer, musician, educator, engineer, writer.
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Bell Tower, EMI, Fania Records, Libertad, Rykodisc, Ropeadope Records, Spruce Hill Music

Aaron Levinson (born July 2, 1963) is a Grammy award-winning producer, musician, composer and record label owner.^[3] He has produced and released dozens of albums since starting his career with Inner City Records in 1981.^[4]

Early life

Levinson was born in Philadelphia and is a graduate of the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts.

Career

In 2003, Levinson co-composed and produced the score for the Cinemax documentary “How Do You Spell Murder?” directed by Oscar-winning directors Alan and Susan Raymond. His recent productions include Jeff Thomas' All Volunteer Army, El Malito and Rediscovering Lonnie Johnson.^[5] Levinson is an ASCAP-affiliated songwriter and publisher and has an international co-publishing agreement with Evergreen Music for his musical compositions in 43 countries around the world.

Levinson is the owner of Range Recording Studios in Ardmore, Pennsylvania and served previously as president of Bell Tower Music. He was an adjunct faculty member at Temple University from 2010 to 2016. From 2014 until 2019, he was an appointed master lecturer at The University Of The Arts. He is a former governor of the Philadelphia chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

Discography

Baby Loves Salsa, (Producer), 2008
Pulpo's Hot Bread, Pulpo, (Production Consultant), 2008
Rediscovering Lonnie Johnson, Jef Lee Johnson, (Producer), 2008
Resist Temptation, (Harmonious Wail, Audio Engineer, Audio Production, Liner Notes, Mixing, Producer), 2008
(R)evolucion, Jose Conde (Producer), 2007
The Harlem Experiment, The Harlem Experiment (Audio Production, Liner Notes, Mixing, Producer), 2007
3, Zaperoko (Executive Producer, Mixing), 2006
Lost Classics of Salsa, Vol. 2, (Executive Producer, Reissue Producer), 2006
Mellow Hip-Hop Sessions, (Producer), 2006
Movement: Detroit's Electronic Music Festival 04, (Producer), 2005
Across 110th Street, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, (Audio Production, Engineer, Executive Producer, Mastering, Mixing, Producer), 2004
All Night Long, Layo & Bushwacka!, (Producer), 2004
Lost Classics of Salsa, Vol. 1, (Executive Producer, Reissue Producer), 2003
Musica Universal, Truco & Zaperoko, (Executive Producer, Liner Notes), 2003
The Detroit Experiment, The Detroit Experiment, (Audio Production, Clapping, Producer), 2003
Worldwide 3, Gilles Peterson (Producer), 2003
Medicated Magic, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, (Liner Notes), 2002
Un Gran Dia en el Barrio, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, (Producer, Recording Director), 2002
Philadelphia Experiment, Philadelphia Experiment, (Handclapping, Mixing, Producer, Sound Effects), 2001
Al Santiago Presents Tambo, Tambo, (Liner Notes, Reissue Producer), 1998
Regalo del Ciego (Blindman's Gift), Son de Loma, (Reissue Producer), 1998
Roberto Clemente: Un Tributo Musical (Tribute in Song), (Executive Producer), 1998
Soneando Trombon, Jimmy Bosch, (Mixing, Producer), 1998
Tipiqueros, Bongo-Logic (Liner Notes, Reissue Producer), 1998
Live from Sour City, (Producer), 1997
The Vegan Zombie's Lament, (Harmonious Wail Mixing, Producer), 1997

Awards and honors

2005 Grammy Winner: Salsa Album of the Year
2004 Grammy Nominee: Salsa Album of the Year^[6]
2003 Grammy Nominee: Salsa Album of the Year
2003 Billboard Award Winner: New Salsa Artist of the Year
2001 Latin Grammy Award Nominee: Traditional Tropical Album

References

^ Spanish Harlem Orchestra website, "About", retrieved February 14, 2014.
^ "The Philadelphia Experiment", NPR, July 28, 2001, retrieved February 14, 2014.
^ "Latin Roots: Choro with Aaron Levinson," NPR, October 17, 2013, retrieved February 14, 2014.
^ Aaron Levinson at AllMusic, retrieved February 14, 2014.
^ "Saluting Lonnie Johnson, Original Guitar Hero". NPR. March 28, 2008. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
^ Richardson, Derk (December 27, 2007). "The Spanish Harlem Orchestra heat up..." San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved February 17, 2010.

External links

[1] Spanish Harlem Orchestra website, "About", retrieved February 14, 2014.

[2] "The Philadelphia Experiment", NPR, July 28, 2001, retrieved February 14, 2014.

[3] "Latin Roots: Choro with Aaron Levinson," NPR, October 17, 2013, retrieved February 14, 2014.

[4] Aaron Levinson at AllMusic, retrieved February 14, 2014.

[5] "Saluting Lonnie Johnson, Original Guitar Hero". NPR. March 28, 2008. Retrieved February 17, 2010.

[SF-6] Richardson, Derk (December 27, 2007). "The Spanish Harlem Orchestra heat up..." San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved February 17, 2010.

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