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Tony Davis

Tony Davis is an internationally renowned guitarist, vocalist, and composer based in New York City. He regularly performs at esteemed venues, including The Blue Note, Birdland, Mezzrow, and major festivals, such as the Newport Jazz Festival. Davis leads several bands, including his songwriter project, 'Cloud Nova,' a Latin jazz ensemble, 'Querencia,' and his progressive jazz trio. His unique compositions bring a distinctive and innovative blend of singer-songwriter, Latin, jazz, and indie rock to contemporary music. Davis signed with the Posi-Tone record label in 2020, releasing his debut album, "Golden Year," which features an all-star lineup of modern-day's most acclaimed jazz musicians, such as Dezron Douglas, Eric McPherson, and Steve Wilson. Since then, he signed with La Reserve Records for his co-led album with Brazilian vocalist Jamile, "Daring Two Be," released in 2022. He is releasing his next full-length album with the Cloud Nova band courtesy of La Reserve in the early summer of 2024.

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Album Review

Alex Tremblay: Thoughts & Images

Read "Thoughts & Images" reviewed by Jack Bowers


The Thoughts & Images on bassist Alex Tremblay's album of that name are essentially his own (he composed and arranged every number), so the outcome must be appraised for the most part using those ingredients as a touchstone. Not that the musicianship is unimportant; on the contrary, the way in which Tremblay's quintet assesses and performs his generally agreeable themes is another notable element in the equation. While Tremblay's ideas are mainly well-defined and accessible, he has ...

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Tony Davis, No Base Trio, Camila Nebbia and More

Read "Tony Davis, No Base Trio, Camila Nebbia and More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


On this show the debut album from guitarist Tony Davis who combines creative compositions and skilful adaptations for a great sound. Further exploration of the back catalogue of Italian saxophonist Felice Clemente. Innovative explorations from the Puerto Rican trio of alto saxophonist Jonathan Suazo, drummer Leonardo Osuna, and Gabriel Vicéns on electric guitar. Chilean trumpeter Benjamín Vergara and Philadelphia percussionist Ben Bennett creating a new sound scape incorporating textures, melodies and silence. From Buenos Aires highly regarded saxophonist, improviser and ...

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Tony Davis: Golden Year

Read "Golden Year" reviewed by Kyle Simpler


Tony Davis definitely knows how to get things done. At 25, he has already earned a Master's Degree and is involved in musical education. He has played and recorded with some of the most notable jazz musicians around, including the group, Works for Me. With Golden Year, his first solo album, Davis captures the energy of his recent experiences and transforms it into an exciting musical offering. This record not only showcases Davis' talent as a guitarist and composer, but ...

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La Reserve Records
2022

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Golden Year

Posi-Tone Records
2020

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