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Christopher Lucas Wilson Trio: Wilson's Way

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by Hrayr Attarian
October 9, 2026

Chicago pianist Christopher Wilson has an easily recognizable style: lean, elegant, and clear with a resonant sound. On the fourth addition to his discography, the captivating Wilson's Way, he has matured as both a composer and a bandleader. Together with two area stalwarts, bassist Alex Austin and drummer Isaiah Spencer, he creates a cohesive, multilayered work. “Night Notes," for instance, starts with dense, bluesy refrains that build an intriguing mood and form the basis for the shimmering main ...

Album Review

Christopher Lucas Wilson: Solemn Moments

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by Hrayr Attarian
December 9, 2022

Pianist Christopher Lucas Wilson demonstrates his sophisticated style and vibrant sense of swing on his third release as a leader, the delightful Solemn Moments. Informed by the turmoil of the pandemic, the intimate set was recorded in Wilson's hometown of Detroit. Evenly split between covers and originals, the album boasts both thematic cohesiveness and engaging variation. On the title track, Wilson's chiming chords, drummer Jesse Kramer's dark rustle and bassist Noah Jackson's reverberating strings build a wistful mood. ...