About Lem Davis
Lived 1914 – 1970 (aged 55). Lem Davis was an American jazz musician and saxophonist.
Lemuel A. Davis (22 June 1914 – 16 January 1970), was an American jazz musician, an alto saxophonist associated with swing music.
Recordings With Bennie Green Hornful of Soul (Bethlehem, 1961) With Billie Holiday The Complete Commodore & Decca Masters (Hip-O, 2009) With Buck Clayton The Huckle-Buck and Robbins' Nest (Columbia, 1954) How Hi the Fi (Columbia, 1954) Jumpin' at the Woodside (Columbia, 1955) Buck Clayton Jams Benny Goodman (Columbia, 1955) All the Cats Join In (Columbia 1956) With King Pleasure "Moody Mood For Love" / "Exclamation Blues" (Prestige, 1952)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lem Davis?
Jazz saxophonist (1914–1970)
When was Lem Davis born?
Lem Davis was born on 22 June 1914.
When did Lem Davis die?
Lem Davis died on 16 January 1970 in New York City.
What was Lem Davis's occupation?
Lem Davis was a jazz musician and saxophonist.
What nationality was Lem Davis?
Lem Davis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lem Davis. https://biography.guide/lem-davis/
MLA: "Lem Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lem-davis/.
Chicago: "Lem Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lem-davis/.
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