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Tue, Oct 28
|Sam First
Kris Davis Trio "Run the Gauntlet" with Robert Hurst & Johnathan Blake
"Run the Gauntlet” emerges as the latest album from Kris Davis, accompanied by bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake. Voted 2025 Pianist of the Year and named #2 album of the year in the DownBeat Critics Poll, Davis's work affirms her singular voice within the jazz landscape.
Oct 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sam First, 6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Kris Davis (piano), Robert Hurst (bass), Johnathan Blake (drums)
The title, ‘Run the Gauntlet,’ serves as a metaphor for overcoming challenges to achieve one's goals. In this project, Davis pays homage to six trailblazing women pianists who have left an indelible mark on her journey as a pianist and composer: Geri Allen, Carla Bley, Renee Rosnes, Angelica Sanchez, Marilyn Crispell, and Sylvie Courvoisier. These remarkable women not only navigated the male-dominated field of jazz but also profoundly influenced Davis's development as a pianist and composer. By dedicating the album to these extraordinary women, Davis honors their resilience and groundbreaking contributions as leaders in the jazz community.
Kris Davis is a Grammy award-winning pianist and composer described by The New York Times as a beacon for “deciding where to hear jazz [in New York] on a given night.” Davis has released 24 recordings as a leader or co-leader and collaborated with…
Tickets
1st set ticket (7:30pm)
One ticket is good for one set of music only. Student discount code : SAM1STUDENT
$40.00
2nd set ticket (9:30pm)
One ticket is good for one set of music only. Student discount code : SAM1STUDENT
$40.00
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