Abena Koomson Davis and Steve Davis Interview

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The Jazz Real Book

Jay Sweet

120 episodes

3 days ago

In this podcast, Jazz History professor, biographer, musician, and popular podcaster Jay Sweet will help guide you through the tunes included in the Jazz Real Book. For decades, this book (often called "The Jazz Bible") has been a resource for jazz musicians looking to learn jazz standards and repertoire. This podcast will discuss essential recordings and details associated with the songs in the Jazz Real Book, the musicians who created the material, and the recordings that inspire jazz musicians and fans worldwide.

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Abena Koomson Davis and Steve Davis Interview

The Jazz Real Book

53 minutes 19 seconds

2 months ago

Abena Koomson Davis and Steve Davis Interview

Love, Life, and Jazz: Abena Koomson Davis and Steve Davis

The jazz world has long celebrated couples who share both life and the stage. Vocalist Abena Koomson Davis and trombonist Steve Davis now join that tradition with their first jazz album together: Where Is Love? (WJ3 Records), Abena’s debut as a leader. With roots in theater, funk, and soul—including a starring role in Broadway’s Fela!—Abena embraces her long-held love of jazz on this recording, supported by Willie Jones III, Rick Germanson, Nat Reeves, Tony Davis, Mike DiRubbo, and Josh Bruneau.

Steve Davis, widely regarded as one of today’s finest jazz trombonists, has performed with legends from Art Blakey to Chick Corea. His latest release, We See (Smoke Sessions, 2024), captures his all-star sextet—Ralph Moore, Eddie Henderson, Renee Rosnes, Essiet Essiet, Lewis Nash, and Steve—in electrifying live performances at Smoke Jazz Club.