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Aaron Summerfield

Aaron Summerfield is a Denver-based jazz guitarist, composer, and educator whose work blends improvisation, narrative form, and contemporary spiritual themes. His music centers on strong melodic writing and collective interplay, with recent projects exploring what he describes as “pagan jazz”—a synthesis of ritual, texture, and modern improvisation.

Awards

Westword Music Awards

John Lennon Songwriting Competition


Tags

Aaron Summerfield Summer Circle guitar, electric Denver, CO Original Jazz Compositions Folk Jazz Spirituality Postmodern Alternative Blues Progressive
Primary Instrument

Guitar

Location

Denver

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

MM University of Denver (Jazz Performance)

Community College of Aurora - Music Faculty since 2016

Clinic/Workshop Information

I do clinics on composition, improvisation, guitar technique, audio production, and music technology.

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Summer Circle

Self Produced
2026

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