FROM NEW YORK: SPIKE WILNER TRIO

Pianist Spike Wilner was inspired to play ragtime piano at a young age after seeing a docudrama on the life of Scott Joplin. This led to a life-long passion for piano playing, ragtime and jazz music. He’s toured with the Artie Shaw Big Band, the Glen Miller Orchestra and Maynard Ferguson, and he has numerous recordings out under his name including his latest trio release PLAYS MONK & ELLINGTON on Cellar Music. In addition to being an incredible pianist, he is also the owner of two of the world’s finest jazz clubs: Smalls and Mezzrow in New York City. Spike is in town with his group to perform at Jazz @ The Bolt in Burnaby. Joining Spike will be JOHN WEBBER on bass and JOE FARNSWORTH on drums plus some special guests.