Aberdeen

Biography

Five-member rock brass band Aberdeen (New York City, NY) is led by saxophonist and songwriter Brian Plautz.  The band, featuring two saxophones, guitar, bass, and drums never ceases to fill a room with energy.  With a degree from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Brian is a contributing member of the viral music video production Apartment Sessions and of Broadway Sings, a concert series featuring Broadway actors.  In addition to Apartment Sessions, Aberdeen’s high-octane performances have been featured on the popular music theory and educational YouTube channel of award-winning bassist Adam Neely, exploring internet music culture and advanced topics in contemporary music education.  Through the band’s YouTube and media exposure, Aberdeen’s music has reached a global audience.  Also graduating from Berklee, drummer Sebastian “C-bass” Chiriboga has played with distinguished artists such as Willie Nelson, Frank Foster, and Hillary Jane in locations including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Jordan Hall.  With a Master of Arts in Jazz Studies from the Aaron Copeland School of Music, freelance electric guitarist and producer VJ Brown has been influenced by great rock and jazz legends and works with up-and-coming musical artists on the NY scene.  Tenor and baritone saxophonist Jared Yee has played multiple popular festivals across the U.S., including the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival and SXSW.  Jared has shared the stage with artists such as Kenny Loggins, Bob Mintzer, and Luis Conte.