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Xavier Davis

Xavier Davis (born 1971 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and music educator who leads the Xavier Davis Trio. In addition to performing with the Christian McBride Big Band and other groups as a side man. In 2014 he was appointed Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University.[1] He previously taught at the Juilliard Jazz program at the Juilliard School for six years.[2] He performed on two Grammy-winning albums The Good Feeling, and Bringin' It with the Christian McBride Big Band. Davis was the Musical Director for the Boys Choir of Harlem for the 1999-2000 season. He appeared on the television series Cosby as a pianist.[2]

Biography

While performing with his college ensemble at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston, vocalist Betty Carter caught his performance and took him to New York to work with her trio.[2] Davis recognizes former Juilliard Jazz faculty chair and drummer Carl Allen, James Williams, and Billy Hart as mentors.[2]

Discography

As leader

Year recorded Title Label Notes
1999? Dance of Life Quartet, with Don Braden (tenor sax), Dwayne Burno (bass), Carl Allen (drums)[3]
2001 Innocence of Youth Fresh Sound New Talent Trio, with Brandon Owens (bass), E. J. Strickland (drums)[4][5]

As sideman

Davis has recorded as a sideman for:

References

  1. ^ "Renowned jazz pianist joins ranks at MSU". The State News. Archived from the original on 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  2. ^ a b c d "Xavier Davis | MSU Music Faculty | MSU College of Music". music.msu.edu. Archived from the original on 2018-08-30. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  3. ^ "JazzTimes Review". Archived from the original on 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  4. ^ "JazzTimes Review". Archived from the original on 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  5. ^ West, Paul (2002-08-08). "CD/LP Review: Innocence of Youth". All About Jazz. Archived from the original on 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2010-07-18.

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