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Richard Davis

Bassist best known for his contribution to Van Morrison’s ASTAL WEEKS and Eric Dolphy’s OUT TO LUNCH.
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Album Highlights

  • One for Frederick
    Richard Davis
    One for Frederick
  • The Bassist: Homage to Diversity
    Richard Davis
    The Bassist: Homage to …
  • Jazz for a Sunday Afternoon
    Garnett Brown / Chick C … / Rich … /
    Jazz for a Sunday After …
  • Forest Flowers
    Richard Davis
    Forest Flowers
  • Now's the Time (Recorded Live at Jazz City)
    Richard Davis
    Now's the Time (Recorde …
  • Live at Sweet Basil
    Richard Davis
    Live at Sweet Basil
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Richard Davis

Richard Davis - Artist Details

Active

1940s - 2020s

Born

April 15, 1930 in Chicago, IL

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Hard Bop Post-Bop Fusion Mainstream Jazz Modern Creative

Member Of

Creative Construction Company Ahmad Jamal Trio New York Unit Mingus Dynasty
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