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Christopher Lucas Wilson Trio: Wilson's Way

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 ...