Aaron Germain
@aarongermain.bsky.social
Bassist and composer in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This Friday I'll be leading this trio at Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club. We've been playing together for many years and have a unique energy which I'm looking forward to. Please come by.
June 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This Friday I'll be leading this trio at Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club. We've been playing together for many years and have a unique energy which I'm looking forward to. Please come by.
Recorded all day with Morgan Simon, Eduardo Corzo and Marlon Aldana. Now I’m playing Meyhouse with Paula West, Adam Shulman and Leon Joyce 6:30-9:45. Then the Dawn Club 11:30-1:30 with Armen Krakirian and John MacDonald, whiiiich brings me to me good friend Mr Turkish Coffee. I’ll have three please.
April 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Recorded all day with Morgan Simon, Eduardo Corzo and Marlon Aldana. Now I’m playing Meyhouse with Paula West, Adam Shulman and Leon Joyce 6:30-9:45. Then the Dawn Club 11:30-1:30 with Armen Krakirian and John MacDonald, whiiiich brings me to me good friend Mr Turkish Coffee. I’ll have three please.
We had a nice getaway Monday to Lake County. I played the Blue Wing with Greg Rahn, Randy Hayes and Frank Costa. Miho came along and we stayed at the Tallman Hotel.
April 3, 2025 at 3:14 AM
We had a nice getaway Monday to Lake County. I played the Blue Wing with Greg Rahn, Randy Hayes and Frank Costa. Miho came along and we stayed at the Tallman Hotel.
A gift from Eric at Bird and Beckett. I’ve seen every damn Fellini movie. Now I can read some background.
March 29, 2025 at 6:23 AM
A gift from Eric at Bird and Beckett. I’ve seen every damn Fellini movie. Now I can read some background.
My friend Batya just reminded me of this concert from when I was 19. We were studying composition with Yusef Lateef at the time and he surprised me by calling me to play bass with him. Not only was it a huge honor, but until last NYE it was the most if been paid for a single gig.
March 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
My friend Batya just reminded me of this concert from when I was 19. We were studying composition with Yusef Lateef at the time and he surprised me by calling me to play bass with him. Not only was it a huge honor, but until last NYE it was the most if been paid for a single gig.
My brother in law Hideyuki gifted me some coffee beans from this Hiroshima company. Great tasting cup! For some reason they put a pic of the famous samarai Saigo Takamori on the bag.
March 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
My brother in law Hideyuki gifted me some coffee beans from this Hiroshima company. Great tasting cup! For some reason they put a pic of the famous samarai Saigo Takamori on the bag.
Stop by Bird tomorrow (Friday 28th) 8:30-10pm and hear us play this song “Deep Breath” I wrote it 15 years ago and almost never perform it because it requires a certain dedication to preparation from all band members. But we got it and it’s gonna rock.
March 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Stop by Bird tomorrow (Friday 28th) 8:30-10pm and hear us play this song “Deep Breath” I wrote it 15 years ago and almost never perform it because it requires a certain dedication to preparation from all band members. But we got it and it’s gonna rock.
Here’s a classic a listened to a lot as a kid. I always appreciated Tosh as an edgier, angrier alternative to Marley.
March 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Here’s a classic a listened to a lot as a kid. I always appreciated Tosh as an edgier, angrier alternative to Marley.
Playing Belle Cora in North Beach 6-9 with Jose Simioni and Dylan Garrison.
March 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Playing Belle Cora in North Beach 6-9 with Jose Simioni and Dylan Garrison.
My blood is boiling after watching the Fetterman presser. He responds to dems angry with his vote with juveline mock crying and then accuses dems of “going to a knife fight with a casserole” which confuses me because I believe that’s exactly what HE did. Am I wrong?
March 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
My blood is boiling after watching the Fetterman presser. He responds to dems angry with his vote with juveline mock crying and then accuses dems of “going to a knife fight with a casserole” which confuses me because I believe that’s exactly what HE did. Am I wrong?
Playing the Saloon in North Beach 9:30-1:30 with Dan Riley, Jose Simioni and Randy Hayes. We will most likely be playing this Joe Simon tune “The Chokin’ Kind” with a nice bassline by Tim Drummond.
March 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Playing the Saloon in North Beach 9:30-1:30 with Dan Riley, Jose Simioni and Randy Hayes. We will most likely be playing this Joe Simon tune “The Chokin’ Kind” with a nice bassline by Tim Drummond.
I'll be leading a band and playing original music at Bird and Beckett in Glen Park, in two weeks. Don't miss it.
March 14, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I'll be leading a band and playing original music at Bird and Beckett in Glen Park, in two weeks. Don't miss it.
More Dominique DiPiazza
March 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
More Dominique DiPiazza
I’m studying one of my favorite bassists, Dominique DiPiazza and learning some nice chordal passages.
March 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I’m studying one of my favorite bassists, Dominique DiPiazza and learning some nice chordal passages.
My new friend Al did a band drawing of us tonight in Aberdeen South Dakota. And she managed to account for my headless bass!
March 7, 2025 at 3:35 AM
My new friend Al did a band drawing of us tonight in Aberdeen South Dakota. And she managed to account for my headless bass!
Off to Aberdeen South Dakota for a gig with Charged Particles. First time flying with the Swan bass. It’s small enough to fit in a guitar case so I don’t anticipate a problem getting it on board.
March 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Off to Aberdeen South Dakota for a gig with Charged Particles. First time flying with the Swan bass. It’s small enough to fit in a guitar case so I don’t anticipate a problem getting it on board.
Indonesian sculptor Ichwan Noor
March 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Indonesian sculptor Ichwan Noor
I’m here for an AIM class this morning. In the face of America’s pathetic billionaire fetish, Its good to have a reminder of our priorities.
February 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I’m here for an AIM class this morning. In the face of America’s pathetic billionaire fetish, Its good to have a reminder of our priorities.
Here is my last album featuring Randy Brecker, Adam Shulman and Deszon Claiborne. I shifted gears and put it on bandcamp. You should be able to get it here. I'm very proud of this album and that I could hire the great Randy Brecker.
aarongermain.bandcamp.com/album/opus
aarongermain.bandcamp.com/album/opus
Opus, by Aaron Germain
4 track album
aarongermain.bandcamp.com
February 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Here is my last album featuring Randy Brecker, Adam Shulman and Deszon Claiborne. I shifted gears and put it on bandcamp. You should be able to get it here. I'm very proud of this album and that I could hire the great Randy Brecker.
aarongermain.bandcamp.com/album/opus
aarongermain.bandcamp.com/album/opus