About Me
"It's not often you encounter a musician that can write, sing and play really well. Jon Davis does all three now and is poised to become an artist of consequence in the very near future" - Bill Garrett, Borealis Records
So often with performing artists, emotion comes at the expense of skill. Not so with Jon Davis, the promising Montreal-based singer-songwriter, who, with two music degrees under his belt, is bound to impress as well as touch audiences with his strong warm vocals and intimate lyrics. Described as jazz influenced indie folk rock with a touch of classical, Davis' debut album, Golden Hue, is something you won't want to miss.
Produced by acclaimed Canadian producer & founding member of Toronto's Borealis Records Bill Garrett, the album lives up to its name in the richness of its sound and instrumentation. In addition to Davis on vocals, acoustic guitar and piano, a unique band of eight talented musicians provides a solid backing for this poetic and musically interesting material. Alongside the standard jazz rhythm section, a string quartet adds depth and texture to a number of the tracks.
While his classical voice and jazz piano training have certainly been key in informing Davis' compositional style, he has also been deeply influenced by artists such as Nick Drake, Neil Young, and notably, Joni Mitchell. His music, filled with rich harmonies, is at once soft and dramatic, intensely personal in the gentlest of ways: if it feels like he’s singing right to you, it’s because he is. Each song provides a window into the heart of this artist whose vulnerability, even more than the command of his instrument, or the beauty of his lyrics, may just be his greatest strength.
"Jon Davis' musical chops and training are of the highest caliber, they have to be to get your foot in the door in this industry. What is more interesting to me is the mature and understanding way in which he conducts business. He wants to play, continually, voraciously, and leaves his heart on the stage for all to see. I urge other presenters to get this guy on their stage in any capacity available."
- Matt Large, Hello Darlin' Productions / The Wintergreen Concert Series
“Jon Davis is one of my favorite performers. He is eclectic, passionate, uniquely multi-talented yet vulnerable and unassuming. He is a talented singer-songwriter, guitarist/pianist that delivers with quiet confidence, yet possesses bold and raw passion.†- Holly Fleming, The Yellowdoor
"Jon Davis' warm vocals and understated guitar create an intimate mood that softly envelops the listener. His music is a blend of Folk and Jazz reminiscent of James Taylor and Nilsson yet his sound purely his own. Jon is by far one of the most talented singer-songwriters to emerge since Van Morrison. I look forward to hearing many more albums from him." - Alex Boicel, BET Jazz (Artistic Dir. Cayenne Jazz Festival)
