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Deborah Davis

DEBORAH DAVIS is a gifted singer and consummate performer that captivates audiences throughout the world. A jazz vocalist fused with Texas blues, gospel, and soul, she has a natural flowing charm and flawless stage presence that draws you into her show. A native of Dallas Texas, Deborah’s musical development lead her to NEW YORK CITY, where she has carved out a niche for herself on the U.S., European, Asian, Russian, & Middle Eastern jazz scenes. Deborah’s distinct style of phrasing, extraordinary singing ability and professionalism has earned her invitations to perform with legendary jazz greats, RAY BROWN, LIONEL HAMPTON, CLARK TERRY, and a rare opportunity to substitute for ABBEY LINCOLN. FREDDIE HUBBARD, ART BLAKEY, LOU DONALDSON and HAROLD MAYBURN have all shared their stages with Deborah inviting her to sing. Deborah has lead her own bands featuring many of New York’s younger jazz lion’s such as DELFEAYO MARSALIS, BENNY GREEN, CYRUS CHESTNUT, GERALD CLAYTON, CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, PETER WASHINGTON, RUSSELL MALONE, GREG HUTCHINSON, BRIAN BLADE, EVAN SHERMAN, and to many others to name. Deborah has lit up the stages of well established NEW YORK jazz clubs, concert halls and festivals including BLUE NOTE, BIRDLAND, VILLAGE VANGUARD, SWEET BASIL, SMALLS, SMOKE, JAZZ STANDARD, IRIDIUM, RAINBOW ROOM, and the former TAVERN ON GREEN and WINDOWS OF THE WORLD. She has sung for dignitaries at the UNITED NATIONS & U.S. EMBASSY affairs including a performance for PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON. In 2004 Deborah and her band were chosen by the U.S. State Department and the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, to represent the U.S. as Jazz Ambassadors traveling to Latin America fostering good will and presenting jazz awareness. Deborah has performed in Japan, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Iceland, Paris, Monaco, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Dubai, Jamaica, Russia, Kazakhstan Dagestan, Croatia, all over Siberia, etc. The world is her playground as she continues gaining international recognition during extensive tours annually. She has performed with THE SHIRELLES, jammed with BON JOVI and BILLY JOEL, and opened for DIANA ROSS, CELINE DION, SANTANA, CHICAGO, ERIC CLAPTON, Z.Z.TOP, JILL SCOTT, ALICIA KEYS, MACY GRAY, ALANIS MORISSETTE, and more. Deborah established MANHATTAN MUSIC DESIGN; booking, contracting and performing for many New York’s elite social functions & corporate events, as well as contracting singers for international jazz clubs and hotels. She formed her own label GOT MY OWN RECORDS to produce her first three CD’s. Striving to be a well rounded person, Deborah adds to her list of life accomplishments a 26.2 mile fundraising marathon for the LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY.

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Deborah Davis Sings for a Cure

Deborah Davis Sings for a Cure

Source: All About Jazz

Relentless For A Cure Deborah Davis & The Blue Note Jazz Club Announce the 12th Annual Jazz Benefit Concert for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Its that time again. Jazz Vocalist, Deborah Davis & The Blue Note Jazz Club (NYC) announce their 12th Annual Jazz Benefit Concert for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The benefit has been held annually the first Monday of the year since 1998. It's a simple concept where one night a year ...

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Deborah Davis @ Blue Note, 11th Annual Jazz Benefit Concert for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Deborah Davis @ Blue Note,  11th Annual Jazz Benefit Concert for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Source: All About Jazz

Once again Jazz Vocalist, Deborah Davis & The Blue Note Jazz Club are proud to announce the 11th Annual Jazz Benefit Concert for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The benefit has been held annually the first Monday of the year since 1998. Deborah first began campaigning for the Leukemia Society in 1997 by running a marathon in Dublin Ireland with the Leukemia Society Team in Training. Although Deborah finished the 26.2 mile marathon, she soon realized that she had a ...

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Deborah Davis & The Blue Note Jazz Club are proud to announce the 10th Annual Jazz Benefit Concert for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Deborah Davis & The Blue Note Jazz Club are proud to announce the 10th Annual Jazz Benefit Concert for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Source: All About Jazz

Jazz Vocalist, and Former U.S. Jazz Ambassador Deborah Davis & The Blue Note Jazz Club are proud to announce the 10th Annual Jazz Benefit Concert for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The benefit has been held annually the first Monday of the year since 1998. Deborah began campaigning for the Leukemia Society in 1997 by running a marathon in Dublin Ireland with the Leukemia Society Team in Training. Deborah finished the 26.2 mile marathon, while wishing she had skates the ...

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Deborah Davis & A Few Good Men @ Sweet Rhythm, 7/19/05, 8:00 & 10:00

Deborah Davis & A Few Good Men @ Sweet Rhythm, 7/19/05, 8:00 & 10:00

Source: All About Jazz

Coming to the Stage .............. 2004 U. S. Jazz Ambassador Deborah Davis & A Few Good Men James Weidman – piano / Kengo Nakamura – bass / Quincy Davis - drums @ Sweet Rhythm (www.sweetrhythmny.com) 88 Seventh Ave. So. (Between Bleecker & Groove) New York City # 1,2, or 9 Train to Christopher St./ Sheridan Sq. Tuesday, July 19, 2005 8:00 & 10:00 Shows ! $15 Cover charge $10 Food & Drink Minimum Wanna Be On ...

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Deborah Davis And A Few Good Men Monday Night Singer Series April 11 at The Jazz Standard One Set Only 9:30

Deborah Davis And A Few Good Men Monday Night Singer Series April 11 at The Jazz Standard One Set Only 9:30

Source: All About Jazz

April 4, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] 2004 US Jazz Ambassador, Deborah Davis And A Few Good Men James Weidman –piano Essiet Essiet – bass Clarence Penn- drums Monday Night Singer Series April 11, 2005 One Set Only 9:30 The Jazz Standard 116 East 27th St. @ Park Avenue. New York, N.Y. 10016 Reservations Suggested: 212-576-2232 “she tells her stories with a disciplined personal passion, immediacy, and mosaic of textures that are so ...

"she tells her stories with a disciplined personal passion, immediacy, and mosaic of textures that are so compelling, you can still hear her after the music stops" —Nat Hentoff "...from Texas, with style... this self assured singer ...shows solid chops in all ranges, has a sparkling well articulated attack, and a natural flowing charm." —N.Y. NEWSDAY "Deborah Davis seduces her audiences." —EL CORREO GALLEGO, Spain "Miss Davis has a strong voice that can be richly colored, particularly in the lower register." —New York Times

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Got My Own Records
2011

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Got My Own Records
2003

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