Kris Davis Releases New Album 'Run the Gauntlet'
This release is Davis’ first trio project in a decade.
Run the Gauntlet
by The Kris Davis Trio
Label: Pyroclastic Records
Recorded: Recorded on January 14, 2024 at Brooklyn Recording
Released: September 27, 2024
Grammy-winning pianist and composer Kris Davis releases Run the Gauntlet, a deeply personal tribute to six pioneering women pianists—Geri Allen, Carla Bley, Marilyn Crispell, Angélica Sanchez, Sylvie Courvoisier, and Renee Rosnes. The album, released via Pyroclastic Records, marks Davis’ first trio project in a decade, featuring bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake.
With Run the Gauntlet, Davis reflects on her journey as both an artist and a mother, continuing her mission to spotlight women in jazz. This release reinforces her ongoing contributions to the jazz community, both as a trailblazing musician and a mentor to future generations.
Personnel
Kris Davis • piano/ prepared piano
Robert Hurst • bass
Johnathan Blake • drums