Charles Davis
Photo by Prosper
Charles
Davis is the kind of musician worth
paying attention to," said Ben Ratliff, jazz critic of
The New York Times. "He owns the secrets of the
past."
Another jazz critic, Zan Stewart added, "Charles
cherishes the past, but doesn't live there. He
seeks to keep his expression fresh and vital. He
plays adventurously but never forgets that the
best jazz combines vibrant melody with hearty
rhythm."
In Charles' more than 50 years on the scene, he
has performed with such jazz legends as Billie
Holiday,Ben Webster, Dinah Washington, Clark
Terry, Sun Ra, Archie Shepp, John Coltrane and
Kenny Dorham.
From Mississippi where he was born, to Chicago
where he was raised, to New York where he
lives,and the world he now travels, Charles learns
from all that surrounds him so that he and his
music continually evolve. As a composer,
arranger and performer, his intent is to probe,
conquer and communicate the mysteries of the
music.