Artist

Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis

jazz saxophonist

New York City, United States · 1922 – 1986

Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis is a musician from New York City, United States, active 1922–1986. Their discography on Gatefold includes 5 records. They also recorded with The Count Basie Orchestra.

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17

Albums tracked

35

In collections

1922

Since

2 projects · 35 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

Self-taught American jazz and rhythm & blues tenor saxophonist, born March 2, 1922 in New York City, New York, died November 3, 1986 in Culver City, California.
Davis played with Cootie Williams (1942-1944), Lucky Millinder, Andy Kirk (1945-1946), Louis Armstrong, Count Basie (1952-1953, 1957 & 1964-1973), Shirley Scott (1955-1960), Johnny Griffin, Harry "Sweets" Edison and others, and in own groups.

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Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis — solo

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The Count Basie Orchestra

A project Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis was part of.

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