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Ron Davis Trio
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Out of 15 votes - Similar Artists: Oscar Peterson, Andre Previn
Out of 15 votes
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Genre: Jazz » Mainstream Jazz
Editor's review
Toronto's neo-trad jazz Ron Davis Trio has been one of Canada's hottest acts in both bop and pop circles for many years, and it's obvious why. Offering the daring stabs of Monk and the lushly evocative swoops of Art Tatum, pianist Davis's bold runs crackle with confidence, and his flawless upright-and-drums backup illuminates every note.
Biography
Razor sharp swing merchants.
Steve Baylin - Ottawa Express
A virtuoso! Geoff Chapman - The Toronto Star
Influenced by the great trios of Oscar Peterson and Andre Previn, the Ron Davis Trio performs original songs and out of the way standards with a fresh energy that sets their sound apart.
There are also pop influences, which show up on the Trio's critically acclaimed recording 'So Much' (2003- Rosemary Lane / Cullinor) with vocalist Lori Cullen. "So Much' was nominated for Jazz Album of the Year in the Canadian Music Week Independent Awards. The Trio performs with Canada s top jazz singers.
The Trio is based in Toronto, but has performed at clubs and festivals across Canada. In January and February 2004, the Trio toured Japan, playing to enthusiastic audiences in seven cities. Recently, Ron opened for the Dave Holland Quintet. Ron was also chosen as one of 10 pianists in Canadian radio JazzFM's "Flying Fingers" piano gala.
RON DAVIS (www.rddavis.com) is influenced by the Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson and Theloneous Monk. His music is rooted in swing and post-bop jazz.
In 1977 the Toronto Star wrote: Ron Davis demonstrated a thoroughly professional technique and the enthusiasm of a young Oscar Peterson. And the next year the Toronto Star had this to say: Young Ron Davis captivated a group of fans with Tatum-Waller assaults on material ranging from Beethoven and Rule Brittania to Paramount On Parade...
Ron began his career in the 1970 s. He studied with the late Darwyn Aitken a student of classical great David Saperton and jazz legend Oscar Peterson. Ron also studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Ron has had other lives. He became a lawyer in 1984 and practised until 2002. In 1993 he got his PhD in French linguistics at the University of Toronto where he was Assistant Professor for several years.
DREW BIRSTON is a one of a kind bass player, with a rare gift for groove, swing, lines and melody. He is much in demand. Outside of jazz, Drew has toured with pop superstars Melanie Doane and Chantal Kreviazuk.
TED WARREN is quite simply one of the most original jazz drummers anywhere. His astonishing musicality makes him a favourite with players and audiences.
