Aaron Bennett graduated from Cal Arts with a masters degree in Jazz Performance in 1995. At Cal Arts he studied extensively with Ismael Wadada Leo Smith. He currently plays music in the bay area as an active member of the following bands: Marco Eneidi's American Jungle Orchestra, Ismael Wadada Leo Smiths N'da Kulture (the large ensemble), The Quiet Storm Allstars, Moe!, The Scott Looney, Full Throttle, Go-Go Fightmaster, electro-magnetic trans-personal orchestra, the Vijay Anderson Quartet.