STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE)

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Inspired by the bebop of the 1950s, Steve Davis has crafted a distinctive sound on the slide trombone. In addition to leading his own group and serving as co-leader of One for All, Davis continues to perform with Chick Corea's sextet Origin. "I'm drawn to music which allows for creativity of expression," Davis said during a 2001 interview, "music which challenges the listener (as well as the musicians playing it) to think, to imagine, to feel."

A native of Binghamton, NY, Davis grew up surrounded by music. His father had a huge collection of jazz, blues, and rock records while his mother was an avid fan of the radio. Together with his younger brother, he developed a knack for harmonizing. Davis' musical abilities were inherited from his maternal grandmother, a self-taught stride piano player who performed in local restaurants. Although he taught himself to pick out basslines on the piano
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STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) The Moon Knows album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
The Moon Knows
Hard Bop 1995
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) The Jaunt album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
The Jaunt
Hard Bop 1996
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Dig Deep album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Dig Deep
Hard Bop 1997
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Crossfire album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Crossfire
Hard Bop 1997
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Vibe Up! album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Vibe Up!
Hard Bop 1998
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Portrait in Sound album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Portrait in Sound
Hard Bop 2000
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Systems Blue album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Systems Blue
Hard Bop 2001
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Meant to Be album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Meant to Be
Hard Bop 2004
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Update album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Update
Post Bop 2006
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Alone Together album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Alone Together
Hard Bop 2007
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Outlook album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Outlook
Hard Bop 2008
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Eloquence album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Eloquence
Hard Bop 2009
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Images: The Hartford Suite album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Images: The Hartford Suite
Hard Bop 2010
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Gettin' It Done album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Gettin' It Done
Hard Bop 2012
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) The Bones Of Art album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
The Bones Of Art
Progressive Big Band 2013
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) For Real album cover 3.50 | 1 ratings
For Real
Hard Bop 2014
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Say When album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Say When
Hard Bop 2015
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Think Ahead album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Think Ahead
Hard Bop 2017
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Correlations album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Correlations
Hard Bop 2019
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Bluesthetic album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Bluesthetic
Hard Bop 2022
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Meets Hank Jones, Volume 1 album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Meets Hank Jones, Volume 1
Post Bop 2023

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STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) live albums

STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) Live At Smalls album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Live At Smalls
Hard Bop 2009
STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) We See album cover 4.00 | 1 ratings
We See
Hard Bop 2024

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STEVE DAVIS (TROMBONE) We See

Live album · 2024 · Hard Bop
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Imagine a late-night set at a smoky jazz club, surrounded by old friends, the air filled with the sound of clinking glasses and laughter. That’s the energy that Steve Davis captures with his latest live album, “We See.” It’s the kind of hard-bop jazz record that plays effortlessly as a reminder of what’s possible when brilliant musicians gather to make magic in the moment in front of an encouraging live audience.

Davis has always been a torchbearer for the trombone, but “We See” is not just about his talents. This is an album that’s as much about connection as it is about individual expression. Davis teams up with a group of heavy hitters: Eddie Henderson on trumpet, Ralph Moore on tenor sax, Renee Rosnes on piano, Essiet Essiet on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums. Together, they make the kind of hard-bop jazz that feels timeless and of the moment, full of warmth, spontaneity, and those unexpected sparks that come from live jazz.

The album kicks off with “Milestones,” and right away, the players show they’re here to play—no charts cluttering the music stands, just pure instinct and joy. Davis’ solo flows with his signature warmth, his tone gliding through the harmony with an effortless cool that’s firmly rooted in the tradition of his heroes. Henderson and Moore stretch out, their solos bursting with lyrical jargon and hard-swinging riffs that leave you nodding along, caught up in their groove.

“To Wisdom, The Prize” is a standout with its beautiful hard-bop style and the way the way the group’s chemistry can be felt by the listener. Davis’ solo starts with a thoughtful touch, each note deliberate and full of color before propelling into a bright, expressive, hard-bop expression. Nash’s drumming is the fuel to the fire, and his interactions during Davis’ and Rosnes’ solos are all about joyful discovery. You can practically hear the smiles as Nash and Essiet lock in behind the soloists, creating a foundation that’s loose yet unshakably solid.

Then there’s the title track, Monk’s “We See.” It starts with Nash laying down a melodic drum solo—each accent ringing clear, his kit resonating like an extension of his voice. When the horns enter, they do so with an exuberant swagger, the three horn lines harmonizing to add interest and color. Moore’s solo here is buoyant and playful, matching Rosnes’ subtle shifts in harmonic colors. Henderson’s trumpet solo is a joyful reminder of why he has become such a beloved figure in jazz: he knows how to blend sophistication with a sense of fun.

“Up Jumped Spring” has a bold post-bop flavor. Rosnes’ gorgeous reharmonization of Freddie Hubbard’s melody during the intro is stunning, as is her solo. The up-tempo waltz time keeps things dancing. By the time we reach “Star Eyes,” the band continues to impress with a groove that’s all about the collective—the rhythm section moves together like a single entity, building lush harmonies and rhythmic settings for each soloist to shine.

The set closes out with “All Blues,” a nod to one of jazz’s most beloved classics. Here, the band pays homage to Miles Davis’ original. It’s the perfect cap to an album that’s all about respecting tradition while finding your own voice within it. You can hear the history that binds these players together, but more importantly, you can hear the pure joy they find in making music together—in sharing their stories and their sounds with all of us.

“We See” is a recorded experience of the feeling of being in a room with old friends, sharing memories, and making new ones as an ensemble of outstanding musician create music in real-time. And isn’t that what jazz is all about?

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