On December 15, 2025, pianist Spike Wilner led his trio at Mezzrow, featuring bassist Paul Gill and drummer Andrew Kushnir. This performance was part of a series of early and late shows that evening. (pianyc.net)
In April 2025, Wilner released "The Children & The Warlock," an album paying tribute to his late mentor, pianist and composer Harry Whitaker. The album features Wilner's Trio Contrafactus—Paul Gill on bass and Anthony Pinciotti on drums—alongside guest saxophonist George Garzone. (ukjazznews.com) Notably, this performance at Mezzrow was one of the trio's first since the passing of drummer Anthony Pinciotti in 2024. (spikewilnertrio.bandcamp.com)
While specific reviews of this December 2025 performance are not readily available, the trio's recent work and the intimate setting of Mezzrow suggest a deeply personal and emotive musical experience.