News & Reviews
Davis wins 2018 Critic’s poll in Downbeat Magazine
Thanks to all the critics for their vote for the Rising Star Artist and Piano Category! See article here
Jazztimes Cover and Article- Sept 2014
A nice article written by David Alder about my history and music can be found in the September issue of Jazztimes. See Article
Downbeat Article by Bradley Bambarger- December issue
New Approaches The music of pianist Kris Davis is characterized by its duality. Although often tagged as “cerebral”—and her output is complex and progressive, often as tied to contemporary classical as it is to jazz—Davis’ music is just as much…
Radio Recording from the solo piano concert
“A freethinking, gifted pianist on the scene, Davis lives in each note that she plays. Her range is impeccable; she tackles prepared piano, minimalism, and jazz standards, all under one umbrella. I consider her an honorary descendant of Cecil Taylor…
Two new CD’s out on Clean Feed Records-October 2011
Kris Davis’ new solo recording called ‘Aeriol Piano’ and her arrangements of Tony Malaby’s music for the band ‘Novela’ New Pilots at the Keyboard-by Ben Ratliff, NY Times ‘Aeriol Piano’ listed as one of the top 10 recordings of 2011…
Good Citizen
New release in July 2010 from Fresh Sound Records- Featuring Davis’ compositions for trio. Kris Davis-piano,Tom Rainey-drums, John Hebert-bass www.freshsoundrecords.com Sexial Jazz festival Portugal 2008 Chris Speed, Reuben Radding, Kris Davis, Jeff Davis (YouTube – watch) Kris Davis Quartet live…
The Solastalgia Suite – Kris Davis and Lutosławski Quartet – Releases Jan 9, 2026
Kris Davis Trio: Tiny Desk Concert
Kris Davis Trio feat. Robert Hurst & Johnathan Blake
