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Wild Bill Davis • In The Groove!

 



With the dynamic, swirling, sounds of his Hammond B-3 organ, Wild" Bill Davis provided a bridge from the big band swing of the 1930s and ‘40s to the organ-driven R&B of the 1950s and early-60s. Together with guitarist Floyd Smith and drummer Chris Columbus, Davis set the framework for the jazz organ combo sound.

Initially a guitarist, Davis made his debut with Milt Larkin's band in 1939. The group is remembered for the double saxophone attack of Eddie “Cleanhead Vinson and Arnett Cobb. Davis, who was inspired by the guitar playing of Freddie Green, remained with the band until 1942.

Moving to the piano, Davis joined Louis Jordan's Symphony Five in 1945. By then, he had already attracted attention as a skilled writer and arranger. He later furnished original material and arrangements for both Duke Ellington and Count Basie. He was scheduled to record his arrangement of "April In Paris", with the Count Basie Orchestra, in 1955 but was unable to make it to the recording sessions. Recorded without his participation, the tune wen on to be a top thirty pop hit.

Intrigued by the organ playing of Fats Waller and Count Basie, Davis began to experiment with the Hammond B-3. He soon developed his unique approach. “I thought of (the organ) as a replacement in clubs for a big band," he said during a late-1980s interview.

Although he left Jordan's band, after five years, to form his own trio, Davis periodically returned to play special engagements.

Although eclipsed by succeeding jazz organists, including Jimmy Smith and Bill Doggett in the late-1950s and Booker T. Jones in the 1960s, Davis remained active until his death, from a heart attack, in August 1995. His summer appearances in Atlantic City, New Jersey were an annual treat for almost three decades.

A native of Moorestown, New Jersey, Davis studied music at Tuskogee University and Wiley College in Texas.
- Craig Harris.

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Con los sonidos dinámicos y arremolinados de su órgano Hammond B-3, Wild" Bill Davis sirvió de puente entre el swing de las grandes bandas de los años 30 y 40 y el R&B de los años 50 y principios de los 60. Junto con el guitarrista Floyd Smith y el baterista Chris Columbus, Davis estableció el marco para el sonido combinado del órgano de jazz.

Inicialmente guitarrista, Davis debutó con la banda de Milt Larkin en 1939. El grupo es recordado por el ataque de saxofón doble de Eddie "Cleanhead Vinson y Arnett Cobb". Davis, que se inspiró en el toque de guitarra de Freddie Green, permaneció en la banda hasta 1942.

Pasando al piano, Davis se unió a la Sinfonía Cinco de Louis Jordan en 1945. Para entonces, ya había atraído la atención como un hábil escritor y arreglista. Más tarde proporcionó material y arreglos originales para Duke Ellington y Count Basie. Estaba previsto que grabara su arreglo de "April In Paris", con la Orquesta de Count Basie, en 1955, pero no pudo asistir a las sesiones de grabación. Grabada sin su participación, la melodía llegó a ser un éxito pop de los 30 primeros.

Intrigado por la interpretación al órgano de Fats Waller y Count Basie, Davis comenzó a experimentar con el Hammond B-3. Pronto desarrolló su enfoque único. "Pensé en (el órgano) como un reemplazo en los clubes para una gran banda", dijo durante una entrevista a finales de los 80.

Aunque dejó la banda de Jordan, después de cinco años, para formar su propio trío, Davis regresaba periódicamente para tocar en compromisos especiales.

Aunque eclipsado por los sucesivos organistas de jazz, incluidos Jimmy Smith y Bill Doggett a finales del decenio de 1950 y Booker T. Jones en el decenio de 1960, Davis permaneció activo hasta su muerte, a causa de un ataque cardíaco, en agosto de 1995. Sus apariciones en verano en Atlantic City, Nueva Jersey, fueron una delicia anual durante casi tres décadas.

Nacido en Moorestown, Nueva Jersey, Davis estudió música en la Universidad de Tuskogee y en el Wiley College en Texas.
- Craig Harris.
 
 
Tracks::
1. The Madison Time (E.Morrison-R.Bryant)
2. Smooth Sailing (Arnett Cobb)
3. Soft Winds (Benny Goodman)
4. Dis Heah (Bobby Timmons)
5. St Louis Blues (W.C.Handy)
6. Round Midnight (Thelonious Monk)
7. Like Young (Previn-Webster)
8. Jo-Do (William S.Davis)
9. I Want A Little Girl (Moll-Mencher)
10.Cabato (W.S.Davis)
11.Low Bottom (William S.Davis)
12.Blues For Joe (William S.Davis)
13.Intermission Riff (Ray Wetzel)
14.The Madison Time (E.Morrison-R.Bryant)

Featuring: Wild Bill Davis (organ), George Clarke (ts), Bill Jennings (g), Grady Tate (d)

Recorded in New York City, 1959 and 1960
 
 
 
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