TONY DAVIS

Tony Davis is an internationally renowned guitarist, vocalist, and composer.
 
Based in NYC, he regularly performs at the city's top venues, such as The Blue Note, Birdland, Smalls, and Mezzrow. He has  played at major festivals such as the Newport Jazz Festival. He leads several projects, including his Latin Jazz group 'Trio Querencia,' his singer-songwriter band 'Cloud Nova,' his straight-ahead jazz ensemble, and a co-led duo with Brazilian vocalist Jamile. He has most recently toured internationally, playing at Mexico City's Zinco, Jazzatlan, Parker & Lenox, and Casa Franca. 

Davis was signed by the Posi-Tone record label in 2020. He released his debut album, "Golden Year," which features an all-star lineup of modern-day's most acclaimed jazz musicians, such as Dezron Douglas, Eric McPherson, and Steve Wilson. Since then, he signed with La Reserve Records for his co-led album with vocalist Jamile, "Daring Two Be," released in 2022. He plans to release his next album in late 2023. 

Tony's latest project, Cloud Nova, accentuates his abilities as a songwriter and lyricist. The music takes the listener through a kaleidoscope of unconventional blends of genres, blending the melodicism and lyricism of folk and rock with rich, intricate harmonies and rhythms of jazz and Latin music. The compositions communicate lessons learned from life's vicissitudes while maintaining a voice full of youthful optimism. From nostalgic ballads to electrifying grooves, he tells stories that share the common thread of healing, gratitude, and transcending barriers.

Tony's journey with the guitar began with the discovery of Jimi Hendrix and other blues artists like Blind Blake and Buddy Guy. Furthermore, being the son of two acclaimed jazz musicians, he inherited a deep love and connection to the jazz language of artists like John Coltrane and Bud Powell from a young age. Over time, he has developed his voice by weaving the sounds of his early influences with elements from singer-songwriters & folk artists such as The Beatles and Grizzly Bear and the intricate harmony and rhythms of Cuban and Brazilian music.