News & Reviews
Pianist and Composer Kris Davis Awarded a 2021 Doris Duke Artist Award Alongside Wayne Shorter and Danilo Perez
Kris Davis, a 2021 Doris Duke Artist in the jazz category, is a critically acclaimed pianist and composer who was described by The New York Times as a beacon for “deciding where to hear jazz on a given night.” Since…
Kris Davis Wins Pianist Of The Year For Second Year in a Row
Pianist of the Year KRIS DAVIS Pianist, composer Nominees: Brad Mehldau, Carla Bley, Matthew Shipp Read More >>
Pyroclastic – 10 labels to know from the Grammys
Another independent, musician-run label to support this year, Pyroclastic Records is run by the exquisite pianist Kris Davis. Her teeming duet album with Craig Taborn, Octopus(opens in a new tab), is a highlight of their catalog. Pyroclastic also just put out Junk…
Kris Davis, an analysis of her composition, improvisation and the interaction between both
Thesis by Clara Lai Monzón Abstract: “Kris Davis, an analysis of her composition, improvisation and the interaction between both” is a dissertation based on the investigation of pianist and composer Kris Davis’ music. Through the analysis of different tunes from…
Kris Davis – 20 Questions
20 Questions Interview conducted via e-mail. Jazz To me, jazz means improvisation and innovation. The search for self-expression through sound, and a reflection of the here and now. I also like Wayne Shorter’s definition of jazz: “I dare you!” The…
News & Reviews
Pianist and Composer Kris Davis Awarded a 2021 Doris Duke Artist Award Alongside Wayne Shorter and Danilo Perez
Kris Davis, a 2021 Doris Duke Artist in the jazz category, is a critically acclaimed pianist and composer who was described by The New York Times as a beacon for “deciding where to hear jazz on a given night.” Since…
Kris Davis Wins Pianist Of The Year For Second Year in a Row
Pianist of the Year KRIS DAVIS Pianist, composer Nominees: Brad Mehldau, Carla Bley, Matthew Shipp Read More >>
Pyroclastic – 10 labels to know from the Grammys
Another independent, musician-run label to support this year, Pyroclastic Records is run by the exquisite pianist Kris Davis. Her teeming duet album with Craig Taborn, Octopus(opens in a new tab), is a highlight of their catalog. Pyroclastic also just put out Junk…
Kris Davis, an analysis of her composition, improvisation and the interaction between both
Thesis by Clara Lai Monzón Abstract: “Kris Davis, an analysis of her composition, improvisation and the interaction between both” is a dissertation based on the investigation of pianist and composer Kris Davis’ music. Through the analysis of different tunes from…
Kris Davis – 20 Questions
20 Questions Interview conducted via e-mail. Jazz To me, jazz means improvisation and innovation. The search for self-expression through sound, and a reflection of the here and now. I also like Wayne Shorter’s definition of jazz: “I dare you!” The…