Xavier Davis

I've been fortunate enough to have performed and/or recorded with Betty Carter, Regina Carter, Stefon Harris, Bill Cosby, Abbey Lincoln, Tom Harrell, Steve Turre, Nnenna Freelon, Vanessa Rubin, Sonny Fortune, Carl Allen, Freddie Hubbard, The New Jazz Composer's Octet, Russell Malone, The New York Voices and Billy Hart to name a few.“The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” said writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph reviewed Xavier's "Dance of Life" CD in the January/February 2000 issue of the magazine and said “…the music exudes a mature, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD, “Dance of Life,” four stars in its January 2000 issue and said, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”My second recording as a leader, “Innocence of Youth,” was released in April of 2002 by Fresh Sounds New Talent. It has also received excellent reviews. This CD features EJ Strickland on drums and Brandon Owens on bass as well as a number of my original compositions. I'm currently preparing to work on a new album when I can find time to write for myself.Most people who already know me, know me as a Jazz pianist, but I thought this site would be a great opportunity to display some of my R&B production work too! Enjoy!