Kris Davis Brooklyn, New York
Pianist Kris Davis, has made her mark internationally as a master improviser, composer, bandleader and highly sought-after sideperson. Her richly varied recordings have met with immense critical acclaim. Besides her trio & quintet, Davis frequently works with cooperative trio Paradoxical Frog and Eric Revis Trio among others. With 'Duopoly,' she marked the launch of her own Pyroclastic Records. ... more
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