Earshot Jazz Fest
Poncho Hall, Cornish College
Seattle
October 19, 2015
Pianist and composer Kris Davis has developed a reputation as one of the most buzzed-about jazz artists in recent years, noted for her hard-to-pin-down stylistic profile, which encompasses jazz standards, rock rhythms, Cecil Taylor-esque free explorations, contemporary avant-chamber music, and bracing minimalism. Davis has built up a sizable coterie of fans and boosters among the public and peers alike, including piano maverick Jason Moran, who called her “a freethinking, gifted pianist on the scene.” The trio shines on their 2014 album, Waiting for You to Grow, and their interplay and connection has only deepened since the recording.
Kris Davis - piano
John Hébert - bass
Tom Rainey - drums
From VSOP