Dave Davis is a jazz musician known for playing trombone with the Sun Ra Arkestra since 1997.[1][2] He is one of the younger members of the band and has been called the "party-starting trombonist," with his Twitter account offering a new look into the workings of this longtime jazz band.[3]
Dave Davis | |
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 Davis in 2017 | |
| Occupation | musician |
| Known for | Sun Ra Arkestra |
Davis became acquainted with the local jazz scene via playing with the Frank Jackson Orchestra which was also where he met Tyrone Hill who played with Sun Ra.[1] Davis took lessons with Hill for several years before starting to play with the Arkestra.[1] He started with the Arkestra as second trombonist, frequently improvising with Hill, the lead trombonist.[4] When Hill died in 2007, Davis took over as lead trombone player.[5]
Personal life
editDavis was born in Kansas City, Missouri.[1] He was in the Marines from Marines from 1987 to 1991, and moved to Philadelphia in 1991 to attend Temple University.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "The High Key Portrait Series: Dave Davis of Sun Ra Arkestra". The Key. 2016-10-28. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ^ "The Sun Ra Arkestra Official Website". The Sun Ra Arkestra Official Website. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ^ "The Sun Ra Arkestra's Cosmic, Celebratory Jazz". Ideas for Creative Exploration. University of Georgia. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ "Arkestra Retains Sun Ra's Magical Spells". Hartford Courant. December 11, 2005. p. B2. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ Brady, Shaun (April 20, 2007). "Genres Converge Tonight in Tribute to Tyrone Hill". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
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