“Davis lives in each note that she plays‚ I consider her an honorary descendant of Cecil Taylor.” (Vijay Iyer). Canadian pianist and composer Kris Davis (1980) was born in Vancouver. Studying classical music through the Royal Conservatory in Canada she developed passion for jazz in the school jazz band. Later she studied jazz piano and composition in Toronto, New York and Paris. Today, she teaches at the School for Improvised Music in New York.

She was highlighted as “One of 25 for the future” by Downbeat magazine; she released albums mainly on Clean Feed and Fresh Sound labels, presenting herself in various settings, from solo recitals to octet music. Main collaborations: Ingrid Laubrock, Julian Lage, Angelica Sanchez, Tony Malaby, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell, John Hollenbeck, Michael Formanek, Mat Maneri, Trevor Dunn , Tyshawn Sorey, Eric Revis, Jon Irabagon, Craig Taborn, Marcus Gilmore, Tim Berne, Don Byron, Mary Halvorson… Her current album Duopoly features duos with eight notable musicians, including her Belgrade partner, the famous American drummer Billy Drummond.