"Wilner’s everlasting affection for ragtime and stride forms rests right alongside more modernist leanings." - Derek Taylor, Dusted Magazine New music: Spike Wilner "Koan"
koan
- a paradoxical anecdote or riddle, used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate
the inadequacy of logical reasoning and to provoke enlightenment.
Pianist
Spike Wilner contemplates with passionate reverence and goes all zen on
his new release "Koan." With a captivating musical program
investigating the paradoxical nature of the mind and exploring the
hidden nature of romance, Wilner leads his trio steadily beyond the
landmarks of the past while carrying tradition forward into fresh realms
of modern melodic improvisation. The message is moving and their
statement is solid as Wilner's piano trio shines brightly and swings
sweetly behind the able support of bassist Tyler Mitchell and the
explosive metrics of drummer Anthony Pinciotti. On "Koan," Spike Wilner
lets the music flow through him and succeeds in putting forth an
emotionally engaging performance of uplifting joy and brooding intensity
that is sure to bring bright moments of intense delight to jazz fans
everywhere.
listen to the track "Iceberg Slim"
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Spike Wilner "Koan"
koan
- a paradoxical anecdote or riddle, used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate
the inadequacy of logical reasoning and to provoke enlightenment.
Pianist
Spike Wilner contemplates with passionate reverence and goes all zen on
his new release "Koan." With a captivating musical program
investigating the paradoxical nature of the mind and exploring the
hidden nature of romance, Wilner leads his trio steadily beyond the
landmarks of the past while carrying tradition forward into fresh realms
of modern melodic improvisation. The message is moving and their
statement is solid as Wilner's piano trio shines brightly and swings
sweetly behind the able support of bassist Tyler Mitchell and the
explosive metrics of drummer Anthony Pinciotti. On "Koan," Spike Wilner
lets the music flow through him and succeeds in putting forth an
emotionally engaging performance of uplifting joy and brooding intensity
that is sure to bring bright moments of intense delight to jazz fans
everywhere.
