David Davis is one of the most promising, young, talented and gifted musicians today. David was born and raised in Connecticut. He is a Hartt School Of Music graduate with a degree in Jazz studies and Music Management. For five years he studied with and is a protégé of the late world-renowned, professor and jazz saxophonist, Jackie Mclean. David has performed at venue’s along with Mary J. Blige, Deborah Cox, LL Cool J, Brian Mcknight, Keith Washington, Sean Puffy Combs, Kid Kapri, Biz Markie, John P. Kee, Karen Clarke, Marion Meadows, Roy Ayers, Donald Harrison, Dave Valentine, Onaje Allen Gumbs, Sherry Winston, Chuck Loeb, Cheryl Hayes and Gloria Lynn to name a few. “David Davis is an outstanding Saxophonist who brings the house down with his warm sensuous sounds”- Sherry Winston/Flying Flute Records. David has traveled and performed in Hong Kong, Beijing during the 2008 Olympics and Shanghai, China at some of the most prestigious venues and hotels. David’s contemporary and Straight-ahead collections have established the Connecticut-based musician as one of the most prominent artists. His self-produced music features him on keyboards, Drums and Percussions, EWI (Electric Wind Instrument), drum programming, and vocals. David has definitely earned the reputation as the “musician’s musician.” Whether he is playing contemporary or straight-ahead jazz, David stands in a class all by himself. He is known for his swiftness on stage, his unique round sound which is percussive yet soulful and his contagious smile. He has the ability to surprise the audience with something out of the ordinary. David gives his audience what they come for – a great show! David has his own production and publishing company. David produces and writes music for Hip Hop, R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Dance artists. With 8 CD’s under his belt and many collaboration Cd’s, David has definitely gained his place in the music world as a player, songwriter and Producer. David is the 4th production of six children who were referenced to the Brady Bunch growing up. David is a loving husband and a dedicated father of two beautiful daughters. One of which he actually successfully delivered himself at home. In his spare time, he really enjoys writing about himself in the third person.
Raised and born in Connecticut saxophonist David Davis emphasizes
the fact that the greatest
work of his life are his two daughters, whom he lovingly addresses as a
family man.
In second place his solo albums are to be mentioned, as there are his
debut, the Christmas
album The Reason For The Season (1998), Can't Get Enough Of Your
Love (2000), This
Christmas, a Christmas album with Hartford’s vocalist, Charmagne
(2001), Reparations, a
compilation with various artists from Connecticut. Further albums are
Smile (2006), Song Of
David (2007), Pop Droppin It (2008), and An R&B Edge (2008).
His 9th full-length album Dig It! will be released January 18th, 2018,
ten years after his
previous projects
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Raised and born in Connecticut saxophonist David Davis emphasizes
the fact that the greatest
work of his life are his two daughters, whom he lovingly addresses as a
family man.
In second place his solo albums are to be mentioned, as there are his
debut, the Christmas
album The Reason For The Season (1998), Can't Get Enough Of Your
Love (2000), This
Christmas, a Christmas album with Hartford’s vocalist, Charmagne
(2001), Reparations, a
compilation with various artists from Connecticut. Further albums are
Smile (2006), Song Of
David (2007), Pop Droppin It (2008), and An R&B Edge (2008).
His 9th full-length album Dig It! will be released January 18th, 2018,
ten years after his
previous projects. His new album features singer Elizabeth Dellinger,
guitarist Rohn Lawrence,
bassist Lawrence White and several guest musicians on selected
tracks.
The album starts with a good-natured title song, processing the
elements of nursery rhymes
into an irresistible groove. Blue Skies shines with an easygoing flow
and excellent
contributions by bassist Steve Clarke and guitarist Gabe Blizman.
Chick Flick promises dignified elegance with Davis' sax arrangement
underlined by Christian
Howes on violin. Dragon Moor steps on the gas with a mighty beat in
hip hop style with a
jazzy piano overhead.
Tell Me features sultry singer Elizabeth Dellinger with the breath of a
living soul. Ace In The Hole presents in a inseparable mixture
of funk and contemporary jazz bass veteran Ace Livingston. I Need
Your Love follows modern trends like Vocoder vocals, drum
programming, clapping and auto tune, anyway, Jasleni's vocals are a
bliss.
Ek Soni Kudi is the daring blend of Indian music with modern urban
jazz. The title Heartbreak Hotel is since Elvis Presley a synonym
for rock and roll. David Davis enters the sacred gates to present his
own rock interpretation on base of Michael Jackson’s original
song. Music Chose Me is his commitment to music, performed by
Vocoder vocals and enriched by the vocal contributions of singer
Elizabeth Dellinger and rapper Jordon.
Lina’s Dilemma is certainly not straightforward and the musical
relationship between saxophone and piano and keyboard
accompaniment requires a new understanding of harmony. Blair Bryant
had a great influence on the creation of Livia’s Dream. He
co-produced the song and played drums, bass and additional keys. He
is called a true musical prodigy and a fierce bassist and you
understand his motto, that the bass is the foundation of the groove.
The title Surrealism does not bode well for me. After a brief
explanation of the real, it's time to get down to business. It seems
David is looking for a match between smooth jazz and free jazz.
Haneef Nelson on flugelhorn brings serenity to the topic. What Love
Is however, turns out to be an exciting groovy catchy. Three
components are responsible. First, the groovy rhythm, second, the
sexy voice of NuNuu Smith and, moreover, Davis holds convincingly to
the laws of harmony.
Final song is Sweet Aroma, in which Davis makes clear again why his
album deserves the title "special". His mind-blowing solo on
the EWI can compete easily with the impressive solo by Jonathan
Dubose on guitar.
David Davis plays on his album Dig This! sometimes against the grain.
He is quickly forgiven this escapades. Because genius is
behind the unusual.
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