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Xavier Davis

b. 1971

American musician

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Born 1971. Xavier Davis is an American jazz musician, pianist and musician.

Xavier Davis (born 1971 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and music educator who leads the Xavier Davis Trio. In addition to performing with the Christian McBride Big Band and other groups as a side man. In 2014 he was appointed Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. He previously taught at the Juilliard Jazz program at the Juilliard School for six years. He performed on two Grammy-winning albums The Good Feeling, and Bringin' It with the Christian McBride Big Band. Davis was the Musical Director for the Boys Choir of Harlem for the 1999-2000 season. He appeared on the television series Cosby as a pianist. 2001 Innocence of Youth Fresh Sound New Talent Trio, with Brandon Owens (bass), E. J. Strickland (drums)

As sideman Davis has recorded as a sideman for:

Betty Carter Freddie Hubbard Tom Harrell Christian McBride Regina Carter Stefon Harris Abbey Lincoln Wynton Marsalis Don Byron Nat Adderley Nicholas Payton Jon Faddis Jimmy Greene Steve Turre, Keep Searchin' (HighNote, 2006) Al Foster Jeremy Pelt Dion Parson Ron Blake

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1971
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Education
Interlochen Center for the Arts

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Xavier Davis?

American musician

When was Xavier Davis born?

Xavier Davis was born in 1971.

What is Xavier Davis's occupation?

Xavier Davis is a jazz musician, pianist and musician.

What nationality is Xavier Davis?

Xavier Davis is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Xavier Davis

· Wikidata: Q8043226

· DBpedia: Xavier Davis

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