Aaron Hill moved to the Triangle in 2007. He completed a Masters degree in Jazz Studies at North Carolina Central University in 2012, and since 2014 has returned to NCCU to teach saxophone, big band, and jazz arranging. Beginning in the 2016 he will also teach saxophone at North Carolina State University. Aaronplays regularly with the Mint Julep Jazz Band, the NCJRO, The Eric Hirsh Quartet, and a number of other ensembles, as well as leading his own groups.