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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 3 MIN

For Spike Wilner, the scene is alive - and growing

from The Art of the Story · host WBGO Studios

Jazz pianist and club owner Spike Wilner reflects on Smalls and Mezzrow not just as venues, but as living containers for a scene that’s always alive—exploring community, stewardship, and his belief that jazz, practiced with care, can be a quiet force for human connection.

Jazz pianist and club owner Spike Wilner reflects on Smalls and Mezzrow not just as venues, but as living containers for a scene that’s always alive—exploring community, stewardship, and his belief that jazz, practiced with care, can be a quiet force for human connection.

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