Nathan Davis (saxophonist)
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Dr. Nathan Davis | |
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Born | February 15, 1937 [1] |
Origin | Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. [2] |
Genre(s) | Jazz [3] |
Instrument(s) | Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute [4] |
Years active | 1960s – Present [5] |
Associated acts | Nathan Davis Sextet, Nathan Davis Quartet [6] |
Website | http://www.nathandavisjazz.com/ |
Nathan Davis (born 15 February 1937) is an American hard bop jazz multi-instrumentalist who plays the tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet and flute. He is a professor of music and director of jazz studies at the University of Pittsburgh and is founder and director of the University of Pittsburgh Annual Jazz Seminar and Concert.[7] Born in Kansas City, KS, Davis is probably best known for his work with Kenny Clarke, Ray Charles and Art Blakey.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Carr, Ian; Digby Fairweather, Brian Priestley (1995). Jazz: The Rough Guide. The Rough Guides, p. 162. ISBN 1-8582-8137-7.