1: Run The Gauntlet () 2: Softly, As You Wake () 3: First Steps () 4: Little Footsteps () 5: Heavy-Footed () 6: Beauty Beneath The Rubble () 7: Beauty Beneath The Rubble Meditation () 8: Knotweed () 9: Coda Queen () 10: Dream State () 11: Subtones ()
Description:
2024 release from jazz pianist Kris Davis. Seamlessly melding composition with improvisation, this album stands as a testament to Davis' singular voice within the jazz landscape.
Recorded on January 14, 2024.
4-panel gatefold package with liner notes booklet and CD.
"Run The Gauntlet" is a captivating CD release by acclaimed pianist and composer Kris Davis, produced by the innovative label PYROCLASTIC RECORDS. Known for her adventurous spirit and boundary-pushing compositions, Davis has become one of the most influential figures in contemporary jazz. Her previous works have garnered critical acclaim, including winning a 2021 Grammy Award as part of Terri Lyne Carrington's Social Science project and being named Rising Star Pianist in DownBeat Critics Poll multiple times. "Run The Gauntlet" showcases her signature blend of intricate improvisation and compositional mastery, offering listeners an immersive journey through modern jazz landscapes. PYROCLASTIC RECORDS stands out for its commitment to supporting visionary artists who challenge musical conventions, making this collaboration with Kris Davis especially noteworthy.
Modern
32.362
- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 107- Avantgarde/Free 983- Bebop 109- Bossa Nova 340- Cool 75- Hard Bop 155- Jazz Rock/Fusion 748- Latin Jazz 998- Other Modern Jazz 27.382- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 795- World-&Ethno-Ja. 447
