On May 17, 2024, The Jazz Gallery hosted the "Two Pianos in Conversation" event, a highlight of Kris Davis' Pyroclastic Records Festival. The evening featured two distinct piano duos:
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7:30 PM Set: Kris Davis and Craig Taborn performed selections from their collaborative album Octopus. This duo has a longstanding partnership, having previously released the album Duopoly in 2016, which showcased their improvisational synergy. (pyroclasticrecords.com)
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9:30 PM Set: Sylvie Courvoisier and Cory Smythe presented pieces from their album The Rite of Spring/Spectre d'un songe. This work reimagines Stravinsky's classic, blending Courvoisier's avant-garde approach with Smythe's innovative techniques. (pyroclasticrecords.com)
The festival aimed to support the International Creators and Collaborators Workshop, with proceeds funding scholarships for students. (flatironnomad.nyc)