Based in NYC and originally from Virginia, bassist Kris Monson has had the honor of performing in ensembles led by many of the top musicians in the international jazz and contemporary music scenes, including Marc Cary, Tyshawn Sorey, and Charles Owens, and at venues including Carnegie Hall and Blues Alley. ​Kris was mentored by trumpeter John D’earth while a double major in systems engineering and music at the University of Virginia. Kris continued his studies at the Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Buster Williams, Orin O’Brien, and David Grossman, and is currently a DMA candidate at the New England Conservatory of Music. www.krismonson.com