Watch The Steve Davis Quintet Featuring Larry Willis
Jazz at Lincoln Center
With pianist Larry Willis, trombonist Steve Davis, alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo, bassist Gerald Cannon, and drummer Joe Farnsworth -Freddie Hubbard: “Steve is one of the greatest trombone players in the world.” -James Moody: “Steve Davis plays everything well! “...his solos never cease to amaze me… a master musician…” -Chick Corea: “…some of the most melodic improvisations ever heard in jazz.” -Jackie McLean: “Steve Davis is one of my favorite trombone players of all time. I like his sound, I like the way he writes. He is a very special musician.” -Slide Hampton: “He’s one of my favorite musicians and trombone players… a very consistent, wonderful player.” -Curtis Fuller (1994): “I predict that Steve Davis will be one of the true masters of the slide trombone.” Tonight’s all-star group will perform a combination of originals, J.J. Johnson tunes from Davis’ tribute album Say When, and pieces by pianist Larry Willis, known both as a bandleader and for his work with Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Jimmy Heath, Joe Henderson, Hugh Masekela, Lee Morgan, and more. Don’t miss it!
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