Concerts with the finest Jazz artists brought to your home
GMF ONLINE CONCERT SERIES
Solo Concerts with some of the finest artists in Jazz today
Each concert will be 30 minutes long and will be followed by a Q&A session with the performing artist.
The concerts will be live on Zoom. We have done all we can to achieve the best possible audio experience but we can only work within the bounds of the technology available at present. We advise using headphones.
ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Booking closes 60 minutes before the start of concert to allow time to process payments and send out the meeting ID and password. With the increased amount of traffic in cyberspace at this time some replies are being delayed. To ensure that you receive your meeting ID and password in time please book as far in advance as possible.
XAVIER DAVIS
SUNDAY JULY 26
9.00 PM PAR | 8.00 PM LON | 3.00 PM NY | 12.00PM LA
BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS CONCERT
TICKET PRICE €10.00 / £10.00 / $13.00
Xavier Davis' professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent in 1994. It was her who brought Xavier to New York, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio. Today, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.
Xavier has performed and recorded with many world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard, Tom Harrell, Christian McBride, Regina Carter, Stefon Harris, Abbey Lincoln, Wynton Marsalis, Don Byron, Nat Adderley, Nicholas Payton, Al Foster, among others. During 1999 - 2000 season, Xavier was Musical Director of the Boy's Choir of Harlem. He is featured on more than 50 albums, is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian's album 'The Good Feeling', which won a GRAMMY award in 2012.
As a bandleader, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums - 'Dance of Life' and 'The Innocence of Youth'.
In 2005, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious "New Works Grant" twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America.
He has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen, Regina Carter, and Hans Schuman. He co-produced the album "Wise Children" by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.
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Last minute booking will close 60 minutes before the start of concert to allow time to process payments.
