Jesse Davis (saxophonist)

Jesse Davis (born September 11, 1965) is an American jazz saxophonist. He began as a student in Ellis Marsalis's New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. After graduating, Davis embarked on a productive jazz career, recording eight albums on the Concord Jazz label, alongside collaborations with such artists as Jack McDuff and Illinois Jacquet. Davis has studied music at Northeastern Illinois University, and in 1989 he received a "Most Outstanding Musician award" from DownBeat magazine.

For the guitarist, see Jesse Ed Davis. For the NFL player, see Jesse Davis (American football).

Jesse Davis
Davis performing at the Blue Lamp, Aberdeen, 2004
Background information
Birth nameJesse William Davis
Born (1965-09-11) September 11, 1965
GenresJazz
Instrument(s)Alto saxophone
LabelsConcord
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