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Liz Draper is a fearless cross-genre performer known for weaving classical framework, doom-toned ambience, folk storytelling, and jazz spontaneity into immersive live experiences. With a background in composition and improvisation, she’s built a career around collaborative creativity and bold musical exploration. She released her debut solo album Meno on Liatris Records in 2025, continuing a trajectory that includes the previous Hours. solo bass EP (2020) and a growing list of high-profile collaborations. Draper regularly works with Iris DeMent and has shared stages with artists like Low, Pieta Brown, Okee Dokee Brothers, Charlie Parr, and Davina and the Vagabonds, while leading innovative projects such as portal iii. Her work has earned notable recognition, including the prestigious Giant Steps Fellowship in 2019 and an American Composers Forum award in 2021. Here’s what you can expect from Liz Draper’s upcoming live shows: intimate, dynamic performances that emphasize improvisation, lyrical storytelling, and genre-defying arrangements.