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Richard Davis
Jazz bassist Richard Davis was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 15, 1930.
While he had an acclaimed career as a band leader and co-leader, he’s best known
for his work as a sideman with artists as varied as Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan,
Eric Dolphy, Van Morrison, The Rascals, and Bruce Springsteen. Richard Davis
began his musical journey as a vocalist, singing bass in his family’s vocal
trio. He studied music at DuSable High School and focused on the double bass. He
performed with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra at their first live show in
1947 at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall bef...
He Is HereRichard Davis
These Foolish ThingsJimmy McGriff, Richard Davis, Everett Barksdale, Marion Booker, Clifford Davis, Lawrence Killian and Murray Watson
Smoke RingsEarl Hines, Richard Davis and Elvin Jones
Don't Worry 'Bout a ThingRichard Davis
SkylarkRichard Davis and John Hicks
Swing Low Sweet ChariotRichard Davis
He Is HereRichard Davis
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These Foolish ThingsJimmy McGriff, Richard Davis, Everett Barksdale, Marion Booker, Clifford Davis, Lawrence Killian and Murray Watson
The Funkiest Little Band in the Land
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Smoke RingsEarl Hines, Richard Davis and Elvin Jones
Dear John C.
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Don't Worry 'Bout a ThingRichard Davis
Way Out West
SkylarkRichard Davis and John Hicks
The Bassist: Homage to Diversity
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Swing Low Sweet ChariotRichard Davis
