The Jazz Session #290: Kris Davis

Pianist Kris Davis is part of several ensembles, including her trio with John Hebert and Tom Rainey on Good Citizen (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2010) and a trio with Ingrid Laubrock and Tyshawn Sorey on the eponymous Paradoxical Frog (Clean Feed, 2010). In this interview, Davis talks about learning to leave space in the music; her studies of classical composition; and the many projects and recordings in which she’s involved. Learn more at krisdavis.net.

Tracks used in this episode: (from Paradoxical Frog) Iron Spider; Paradoxical Frog; (from Good Citizen) Good Citizen; Where Does That Tunnel Go; Desert Prayers; (from Paradoxical Frog) Feldman.