Jamey Aebersold was born July 21st, 1939.

A member of the Gamma Omega Chapter at Indiana State University, Jamey Aebersold was given the honor of “Man of Music” at the 2009 National Convention in Orland, Florida. An American jazz saxophonist, Aebersold authored the “Play-A-Long” series, a world renowned series of jazz instructional books that are considered standard for most jazz educators. In his books he touches on techniques that are considered basic building blocks for most jazz musicians. In addition to his books, he taught musical improvisation at the University of Louisville, where he also runs a summer jazz workshop that he has headed up for forty years. At his camp, young jazz students are exposed to master classes, ear-training sessions, jazz theory and concerts put on by the faculty and guest artists.