The Aaron Irwin Trio is an exploratory and dynamic ensemble featuring Aaron Irwin
(saxophones, clarinets), Mike Baggetta (guitar), and Bill Campbell (drums). The group
thrives on pushing the boundaries of structure, form, and improvisation, creating music that
is both deeply interactive and texturally rich. With a focus on group interplay, the trio crafts
non-conventional song forms that evolve organically in performance, blurring the lines
between composition and spontaneous creation.

Each member brings a distinctive voice shaped by years of collaboration and work with
some of the most forward-thinking artists in jazz and beyond. Baggetta (mssv, Jim Keltner,
David Torn) is known for his atmospheric yet raw approach to the guitar, while Campbell
(Breastfist, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Madison Cunningham, Andrew Bird) provides a fluid and
expressive rhythmic foundation. Irwin (Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, Jamie Baum’s
Septet +, Gabe Kahane) ties it together with a melodic sensibility that embraces both clarity
and abstraction.

The trio first made its mark with Wobegon (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2018), an album that
established their distinctive aesthetic. Their latest release, (After) (Adhyâropa Records,
2024), further refines their approach, earning critical praise for its expansive compositions
and immersive sound. With years of collaboration behind them, the Aaron Irwin Trio
continues to evolve, creating music that is unpredictable, expressive, and deeply connected.