Drew Gress

A leading modern creative jazz bassist, Drew Gress is known for his deeply expressive playing and adventurous compositions. He first emerged on the New York scene of the late-'80s, co-founding the boundary-pushing quartet Joint Venture and leading his own group, Jagged Sky. Gress has collaborated with artists like Tim Berne, Dave Douglas, and Don Byron, among others. His solo albums, including 2001's Spin & Drift, 2008's The Irrational Numbers, and 2013's The Sky Inside, showcase his blend of lyricism and bold structures. A longtime associate of pianist Fred Hersch, he appeare...