Angela Davis (born 23 June 1985) is an Australian saxophonist currently residing in Melbourne. Her first release The Art of The Melody received strong reviews in the United States and Australia and was successful on the US Jazz Charts. She is known for her pure sound reminiscent of Lee Konitz (with whom she studied), Art Pepper and Paul Desmond. Davis is a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Brian Boak Bursary in Queensland.
Biography
editAngela Davis grew up in Queensland, Australia. She studied at the Queensland Conservatorium under the tutelage of John Hoffman and Steve Newcomb. After graduating with first class honors, Davis went to study for a Masters of Music degree in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has since moved to New York, where she plays in clubs with her own group and as a sideman.
Discography
edit| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| The Art Of The Melody |
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| Lady Luck |
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| Little Did They Know (with Sam Anning and Tony Gould) |
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Awards
editAIR Awards
editThe Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020[4][5] | Little Did They Know | Best Independent Jazz Album or EP | Nominated |
ARIA Music Awards
editThe ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Little Did They Know | Best Jazz Album | Nominated | [6] |
References
edit- ^ "The Art Of The Melody (DD)". Apple Music. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Lady Luck(DD)". Apple Music. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Little Did They Know (DD)". Apple Music. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "2020 AIR Awards Nominees". scenestr. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ "That's a wrap: 2020 AIR Awards winners and celebrations". the industry observer. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards Best Jazz Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- "JazzWeek CD Releases | Angela Davis: The Art Of The Melody (Nicholas Records)". jazzweek.com. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- "Angela Davis one of the winners of the Brian Boak Bursary". thechronicle.com.au. Retrieved 13 June 2014.