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Born on April 23, 1976, Aaron Dessner is from Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Aaron Dessner is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. That works out to 50 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Columbia University.
My Take
Aaron Dessner is the kind of artist I find quietly fascinating: a builder of worlds for other people. The National's architect, Big Red Machine with Justin Vernon, and the unmistakable mossy, autumnal texture of Taylor Swift's Folklore and Evermore. That sound is his fingerprint. I respect that he chases depth over spotlight, the craftsman who makes everyone around him sound more honest. In an era obsessed with the face on the cover, Dessner is the best modern argument for the producer as a true author. I'd happily trace his hand across half the records I love.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aaron Dessner
- Name (Japanese)
- アーロン・デスナー
- Reading
- あーろん・ですなー
- Born
- April 23, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- composer / multi-instrumentalist / record producer / guitarist / songwriter
2. Background
- University
- Columbia University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Aaron Dessner born?
Born April 23, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Aaron Dessner from?
Aaron Dessner is from Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
What does Aaron Dessner do?
Aaron Dessner works as composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, guitarist, songwriter.
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