Kris Davis studied classical piano from the age of six and discovered jazz while a high school student.
10 Facts About Kris Davis
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Kris Davis transcribed performances by pianists Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarrett.
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In 2009, Kris Davis played solo concerts during a tour of Portugal.
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Kris Davis followed this with a solo piano album, Aeriol Piano, which included sections for prepared piano.
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In 2013, Kris Davis composed a suite for four bass clarinets, guitar, piano, organ and drums.
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In 2014, Kris Davis had a six-day residency at The Stone in New York City and played in the UK for the first time.
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Kris Davis completed her master's degree in composition at the City College of New York in 2014.
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Kris Davis founded the label Pyroclastic Records in 2016, and three years later she formed a nonprofit organization to support the label.
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In 2019, Kris Davis began work as instructor and assistant director at Berklee College of Music's Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.
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The DownBeat Critics Poll named Kris Davis 2017 Rising Star Pianist, 2018 Rising Star Artist, and 2020 winner of the piano category.