Kris Davis

• DIGIPACK EDITION

The term "proof of concept" might be the appropriate subtitle to Kris Davis' Diatom Ribbons' Live At The Village Vanguard. Her concept, first heard on the eponymous release Diatom Ribbons ), is demonstrated on two discs taken from 12 sets over six nights at the famed Greenwich Village nightclub.

The pianist does indeed verify that her concepts have practical application. She initially formed a core group, a quartet with bassist Trevor Dunn, turntablist and electronics composer Val Jeanty (aka Val-Inc), and drummer Terri Lyne Carrington. Diatom Ribbons' previous release added saxophonists Tony Malaby and JD Allen, guitarists Nels Cline and Marc Ribot, bassist Esperanza Spalding, and drummer Ches Smith. With this Vanguard session the core quartet adds just one additional musician, guitarist Julian Lage.

PERSONNEL:

• Kris Davis – (piano, prepared piano)
• Terri Lyne Carrington – (drums)
• Val Jeanty – (turntables and electronics)
• Julian Lage – (electric guitar)
• Trevor Dunn – (electric bass)

TRACKS:

• 01. Alice in The Congo
• 02. Nine Hats
• 03. The Dancer
• 04. VW
• 05. Dolores, Take 1
• 06. Bird Suite, Part 1: Kingfisher
• 07. Endless Columns
• 08. Bird Suite, Part 2: Bird Call Blues
• 09. Bird Suite, Part 3: Parasitic Hunter
• 10. Brainfeel
• 11. Dolores, Take 2