Charles Davis (saxophonist)

Charles Davis
Davis in Munich, October 2009
Davis in Munich, October 2009
Background information
Born(1933-05-20)May 20, 1933
DiedJuly 15, 2016(2016-07-15) (aged 83)
GenresHard bop, soul jazz, modal jazz, jazz rock
Occupation(s)Saxophonist, composer, teacher
LabelsStrata-East, Nilva, West 54, Red

Charles Davis (May 20, 1933 – July 15, 2016) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Davis played alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, and performed extensively with Archie Shepp and Sun Ra.[1][2]

  1. ^ Allmusic
  2. ^ Vacher, Peter (27 July 2016). "Charles Davis obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 July 2016.