The Children & The Warlock
Cellar, 2025
9/10
Listen to The Children & The Warlock
Spike Wilner, Paul Gill and Anthony Pinciotti are joined by George Garzone for these 7 songs that pay tribute to Wilner’s late mentor, Harry Whitaker.
The bass acrobatics from Gill start “Hey, Open Up!”, as Garzone’s soaring sax enters the frisky climate, and “The Child And The Warlock” follows with Wilner’s meticulous keys aligning with the bright sax prowess.
In the middle, “Miles’ Mode” is a swift and dynamic Coltrane cover that illustrates dynamic chemistry between the players, while “Theme For Ernie” offers a cautious moment via the sublime keys and heartfelt wind that gets busier near the end thanks to Pinciotti’s scrappy drums.
The last track, “Re-Solution”, comes with both cautiousness and adventurousness courtesy of the animated sax and unpredictable keys emitting beauty and wonder.
Very tragically, Pinciotti passed away after this recording, and his performance leaves an indelible mark thanks to the personal and improvised spirit of the session.
Travels well with: Brad Turner Quintet- The Magnificent; Triology- The Slow Method