Mike’s unique and personal musical style aims to blur the line between composition and improvisation while connecting many musical genres that have influenced him. This approach has been called “…beguilingly evocative …” (Time Out New York). Baggetta’s new album Wall of Flowers is now out on Big Ego Records and is already attracting a lot of attention. The album features a reimagining his music with a unlikely rhythm team of drummer Jim Keltner and bassist Mike Watt. His previous 4 albums as a leader were released on Fresh Sound New Talent, including Spectre. It was chosen by Guitar Moderne as the best album of 2016, and also featured bands such as Jerome Harris and Billy Mintz. Mike is also the co-leader of the new music duo TIN/BAG along with Kris Tiner. Together they have released four albums, including Bridges. It was listed in Time Out New York’s Top 10 Jazz Albums 2011. Baggetta has shared the opportunity to collaborate with visionary musicians from many generations, including Mike Watt, Donny McCaslin and Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, Nels Cline and Donny McCaslin. Baggetta is an Endorsing artist for D’Addario Strings, Fryette Amplification. from http://mikebaggetta.com
