Affinity Trio

Affinity Trio features Eric Jacobson (trumpet), Pamela York (piano), and Clay Schaub (bass). Active in performance, touring, and recording, the group released its debut album, Hindsight , which earned national recognition and reached the Top 55 on the jazz charts. Their sophomore release, New Outlook , was released on Origin Records in 2025.

Formed in 2021, the trio maintains a weekly residency at Milwaukee's historic Pfister Hotel, performing at Mason Street Grill. Drawing from the Great American Songbook, bebop, and original compositions, Affinity Trio is known for its intimate, drumless sound, emphasizing conversational interplay, melodic invention, and a deep swing feel.