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Edward F. Davis (March 2, 1922 – November 3, 1986), [1] known professionally as Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. [2]
Possessor of a cutting and immediately identifiable tough tenor tone, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis could hold his own in a saxophone battle with anyone.
Eddie Davis (born 4 October 1951, in Dillon, South Carolina, USA) was a professional light heavyweight boxer. Overall, he compiled a record of 34 wins (20 by knockout), 6 losses, and 1 draw. Davis started his career by knocking out fellow boxer Otis Gordon in two rounds.
Aug 17, 2023 · Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis was a tenor saxophonist who bridged the gap between swing and soul jazz. He played with Count Basie, Shirley Scott, and Johnny Griffin, and recorded many albums for Prestige and Moodsville.
Feb 2, 2023 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says tenor saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and organist Shirley Scott had one of the great jazz partnerships in the late 1950s. A new anthology focuses on their...
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Jan 12, 2023 · From the album Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis – Cookin’ With Jaws And The Queen: The Legendary Prestige Cookbook Albums. Listen/Order: http://found.ee/ELDPrestige Released to celebrate tenor jazz ...
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Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis was a tenor saxophonist who played with Count Basie and recorded soulful organ albums. Explore his songs, albums, reviews, and more on AllMusic.
