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Angela Davis (musician)

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Name
  
Angela Davis


Role
  
Saxophonist

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Albums
  
The Art Of The Melody, Now I Know (Live EP), Lady Luck

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Angela Davis (born June 23, 1985) is an Australian saxophonist currently residing in New York City. Her first release "The Art of The Melody received strong reviews in the United States and Australia and was successful on the US Jazz Charts. She is known for her pure sound reminiscent of Lee Konitz (with whom she studied), Art Pepper and Paul Desmond. Davis is a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Brian Boak Bursary in Queensland.

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Biography

Angela Davis grew up in Queensland, Australia. She studied at the Queensland Conservatorium under the tutelage of John Hoffman and Steve Newcomb. After graduating with first class honors, Davis went to study for a Masters of Music degree in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has since moved to New York, where she plays in clubs with her own group and as a sideman.

As leader

  • 2013: The Art Of The Melody (Nicholas Records)
  • 2015: Lady Luck (Nicholas Records)
  • As a sideman

  • 2006 "Esperanca - The Con Artists with Graeme Lyall"
  • 2004 "Pugh Mosso - The Con Artists with Jim Pugh"
  • References

    Angela Davis (musician) Wikipedia