Myriad Voices brings together 28 short piano works by 28 composers spanning more than two centuries of American history. The music on this album ranges from nineteenth-century dance music and folk-inspired works to jazz-influenced compositions, experimental pieces, and current voices. Some of the composers are well known, while others remain largely absent from today’s concert programs despite their historical and artistic significance.
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Myriad Voices offers an opportunity to reflect on the richness and diversity of American musical life. Rather than presenting a single narrative, the project embraces the idea that American music is shaped by many voices, traditions, communities, and experiences. Together, these works reveal a musical landscape that is broader, more interconnected, and more surprising than many listeners might expect.
The project extends beyond the recording itself. Through performance videos, composer biographies, program notes, educational resources, and links to sheet music, this website invites listeners, students, teachers, and performers to explore the music in greater depth and to discover new pathways into the history of American piano music.
My hope is that these performances encourage curiosity, spark further exploration, and inspire others to seek out the many remarkable voices that have helped shape American music.
For a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes process of researching and recording the album, view my presentation Curating Representation: The Myriad Voices Project, which I recorded for the 12th EIPIANOPIRA Piracicaba International Piano Festival in July 2026.
About the Performer
I’m a pianist, educator, and author based in Tacoma, Washington. Throughout my career, I’ve been drawn to musical discovery: exploring unfamiliar repertoire, uncovering overlooked stories, and sharing music that deserves to be heard more often.
As an educator and scholar, I’m especially interested in the connections between music, history, and culture. My research continues to teach me that the story of American music is far richer and more diverse than the versions many of us encounter in textbooks, concert halls, and standard repertory. The deeper I explore, the more I discover remarkable composers whose contributions have been overlooked, forgotten, or left at the margins of our musical conversations.
Myriad Voices grew out of a desire to share some of those discoveries. Through these performances, I hope to introduce listeners to music they may not have encountered before while celebrating the many traditions, communities, and experiences that have shaped American musical life. Ultimately, I hope this project expands understanding and inspires others to continue exploring the extraordinary range of voices that make up its history.
Explore more of my work here: KimDavenportPiano.com
About the Recording Process
Myriad Voices was recorded over five sessions during the summer of 2026, from late May through early August. All twenty-eight works were recorded on the beautiful Steinway Model D at The Piano Studio in Tacoma, Washington. It was a pleasure to work with recording engineer Martin Buff, whose musicianship, technical expertise, and creativity shaped every stage of the project.
I envisioned Myriad Voices as more than a traditional audio recording. In addition to the album itself, each piece would be paired with a performance video and an individual webpage containing historical, biographical, and pedagogical resources. Audio and video were recorded simultaneously, allowing each performance to remain a unified artistic statement while providing Martin the opportunity to create the multi-camera videos that accompany the project.
One of the most meaningful discoveries of the recording process was the importance of community. Recording can be an unexpectedly solitary experience, so I invited friends and colleagues to sit in on each session. Their presence transformed the studio into a shared musical space and made the process more human, more joyful, and more meaningful.
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