Francis Davis, an articulate and gimlet-eyed cultural critic who achieved an eminent stature in jazz, died on Monday at his home in Philadelphia. He was 78. His wife, Terry Gross, the co-executive ...

Francis Davis, a prolific jazz critic with a sharp eye and ear for music’s cultural context, died on Monday at his home in Philadelphia. He was 78. His wife, Terry Gross, the host of the NPR ...

Davis, who brings her trio to Dazzle on Oct. 8, tells me “Run” is a way to show her admiration for the magnificent female pianists who have moved her, including the late legends Geri Allen and ...

Since 2012, Davis has played in Alexander Hawkins ' thrilling trio alongside double bassist Neil Charles; the trio's Carnival Celestial (Intakt Records, 2023) is essential listening. With his band ...