Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (March 2, 1922 – November 3, 1986) had one of the most unmistakable tenor sax sounds in post war jazz. With a full bodied yet reedy tone that was equally at home in rhythm & blues settings as more modern contexts, his playing always had a direct, singing quality that was a huge influence on the next generation of saxophonists. Sources vary regarding the way in which Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis earned his nickname. Some claim he adopted the moniker at an early recording session wh
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Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (March 2, 1922 – November 3, 1986) had one of the most unmistakable tenor sax sounds in post war jazz. With a full bodied yet reedy tone that was equally at
JazzCorner. . Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (March 2, 1922 – November 3, 1986) had one of the most unmistakable tenor sax sounds in post war jazz. With a full bodied yet reedy tone that was equally at home in rhythm & blues settings as more modern contexts, his playing always had a direct, singing quality that was a huge influence on the next ...
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