Chuck Nessa Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 Multiple sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 Yeah, I just saw this too. Major loss, wow. What a life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 46 minutes ago, clifford_thornton said: Yeah, I just saw this too. Major loss, wow. What a life! This. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Reynolds Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 RIP, sir fortunate to see him in Montclair NJ a few years back. Hindered physically but still brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felser Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 (edited) RIP, never got to see him live, but appreciated on dozens and dozens of albums. 93 years old. Still remember the shock waves to my ears when I first got this one in the 70's. Edited September 7, 2023 by felser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 So many great recordings he leaves us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabshakeh Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 Oh no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 What an incredible discography he leaves us. The stuff I find myself playing the most is the string of records he made under Booker Ervin's leadership with the great Alan Dawson on the drums. I always wanted to get the chance to see & hear him live but he never seemed to make his way through the Boston area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optatio Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted September 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 Had the extreme pleasure of assembling a group of Randy Weston, Johnny Griffin, Art Blakey and Richard Davis for the Chicago Jazz Festival, 1984. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 Sorry to hear this sad news. But I am grateful for all of the music he's given us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 Sad news. Rest in peace Richard Davis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 Sad news. Saw him with Thad Jones/Mel Lewis in 1969. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabshakeh Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 Quite aside from music, Epistrophy & Now's the Time is a competitor for my favourite of all Don Schlitten covers. 2 hours ago, felser said: I am sorry, but he just looks so damn cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Chuck Nessa said: Had the extreme pleasure of assembling a group of Randy Weston, Johnny Griffin, Art Blakey and Richard Davis for the Chicago Jazz Festival, 1984. Would like to have heard that. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 One of my favorite bassists, I was lucky to see him with an edition of Mingus Dynasty and with Geri Allen, Chico Freeman and Andrew Cyrille at Jazz Standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John L Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 3 hours ago, bresna said: The stuff I find myself playing the most is the string of records he made under Booker Ervin's leadership with the great Alan Dawson on the drums. Some of my favourites, too, a dream team. He was one of the greatest, and never played an uninspired note. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 He's got a live record or two that have some REALLY strong Ricky Ford on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 So much great work, and I'm sure I haven't even heard the half of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhatta Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 Eric Dolphy's masterpieces (Out To Lunch, Conversations/Iron Man, and the Five Spot live recordings) would not have been possible without Richard Davis' participation. Steady in style but always avant-garde in attitude, RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabshakeh Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 20 minutes ago, JSngry said: He's got a live record or two that have some REALLY strong Ricky Ford on them. Which are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Rabshakeh said: Which are those? https://www.discogs.com/release/9091621-Richard-Davis-Friends-Dealin-Live-At-Sweet-Basil https://www.discogs.com/release/4442932-Richard-Davis-Quartet-Total-Package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyhersom Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Gemini https://www.discogs.com/release/4746865-Kenny-Burrell-Man-At-Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 One of the last true bass greats .... thank you for the music and R.I.P .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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