Kazzrie jaxen biography of christopher

(Liz Gorrill)

KAZZRIE JAXEN has been playing music her whole life.  Her performances and recordings merge the multiple streams of her experience.  Her music is spontaneously improvised, but not stylistically restricted to a particular genre.  She loves to play the piano and sing, loves the joy of being surprised in the moment, and loves the deep dive into the cosmic womb of creation.  She is especially grateful for musical friendships and collaborations and to the many jazz listeners who, with their energy and enthusiasm, continue to co-create this amazing art form.

Kazzrie (formerly known as Liz Gorrill) grew up in Manhasset, NY, improvising original songs into her father's tape recorder at the age of four, studying classical piano at the age of six, and performing at Carnegie Recital Hall at the age of ten.  School and friends provided a parallel dimension: she sang in choirs, danced to rock-'n'-roll, acted in musicals, participated i