Jazz Greats: Richard Davis (bassist)

Richard Davis (born April 15, 1930)

Jazz Bassist, Richard Davis, are regarded for his Bass playing on projects by Eric Dolphy, Van Morrison, Andrew Hill and others. He was a Sideman to Sarah Vaughan, Booker Irvin,  Dexter Gordon and others. He began his long run during the 1940's and still remains active as a Professor (Bass, Jazz, History and Inprovision) at the University of Wisconsin Madison and performing. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Eric Dolphy 'Out To Lunch!' (Full Album), Astral Weeks (Van Morrison) , Andrew Hill - Point of Departure (Full Album) and Heavy Sounds {Elvin Jones & Richard Davis (Full Album, 1968)}

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Davis_(bassist)

Background information
Born	April 15, 1930(age 87) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, classical
Occupation(s)	Musician, educator
Instruments	Double bass
Years active	1940s–present
Labels	Muse, Palmetto
Associated acts	Eric Dolphy,Creative Construction Company, The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra