Richard Davis

American jazz double bassist (born 1930), renowned sideman and educator, noted for bowed bass technique and a relatively small number of leader records.

Born in 1930. Professor at the University of Wisconsin. Has a monumental presence as a sideman on landmark jazz recordings (examples cited in reviews include Eric Dolphy's Out to Lunch! and Andrew Hill's Point of Departure). Led the 1987 DIW trio album Persia My Dear with Roland Hanna and Frederick Waits. Has trained students including William Parker. Performed on recordings spanning jazz and some rock/pop artists (review cites Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Van Morrison).

Richard Davis (born 1930) is presented as a major American jazz double bassist and educator. The DeBaser review covers his 1987 DIW trio album Persia My Dear with Roland Hanna and Frederick Waits. The text emphasizes his bow technique, important sideman contributions to landmark recordings, and his role as a professor who taught students such as William Parker.

For:Jazz listeners, double-bass players, collectors of classic jazz recordings