NYC bassist Kris Monson has had the honor of performing in ensembles led by many of today’s top jazz musicians, including Charles Owens, Marc Cary, Veronica Swift, Ari Hoenig, and Steve Wilson. A Virginia native and graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, Kris has appeared at international jazz festivals across Europe and South America, and on stages including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Dizzy’s, Smoke, Blues Alley, and Smalls Jazz Club. More at krismonson.com.