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Eddie Davis

Edward F. Davis (March 2, 1922 – November 3, 1986), known professionally as Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. It is unclear how he acquired the moniker "Lockjaw" (later shortened in "Jaws"): it is either said that it came from the title of a tune or from his way of biting hard on the saxophone mouthpiece. Other theories have been put forward.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 2, 1922 (New York City), Died November 3, 1986 (Culver City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1944 - 1968

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor saxophone, alto saxophone

Notes: Also known as Lockjaw Davis.

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 72177 10-in. 5/25/1944 Hurry hurry Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 72178 10-in. 5/25/1944 Darlin' Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 72179 10-in. 5/25/1944 I can't see for lookin' Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 72180 10-in. 5/25/1944 Who threw the whiskey in the well Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 72181 10-in. 5/25/1944 Lover man Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 73161 10-in. 11/27/1945 Get together with the Lord The Jubalaires ; Andy Kirk instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 73162 10-in. 11/27/1945 I know The Jubalaires ; Andy Kirk instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 73163 10-in. 11/27/1945 Soothe me The Jubalaires ; Andy Kirk instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Decca 73264 1/3/1946 He's my baby Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 73265 1/3/1946 Alabama bound Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 73266 1/3/1946 Soothe me Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 73267 1/3/1946 Doggin' man blues Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 73590 5/23/1946 I don't know what I'd do without you Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 73591 5/23/1946 I'm so lonesome I could cry Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 73751 12/2/1946 Now you tell me Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 73752 12/2/1946 Louella Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 73753 12/2/1946 So soon The Four Knights instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 73754 12/2/1946 I'm falling for you The Four Knights instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 119508 8/16/1967 Green onions Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Signature SRC 841 10-in. 5/4/1946 Surgery Eddie Davis Quintet instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Signature SRC 842 10-in. May 1946 Lockjaw Eddie Davis Quintet instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Signature SRC 843 10-in. May 1946 Afternoon in a doghouse Eddie Davis Quintet instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Signature SRC 844 10-in. May 1946 Athlete's foot Eddie Davis Quintet instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14618 8/16/1967 Goin' out of my head Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14619 8/16/1967 Hang on sloopy Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14620 8/16/1967 Green onions Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14621 8/16/1967 Knock on wood Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14622 8/15/1967 Bright lights, big city Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14623 8/15/1967 Mercy, mercy, mercy Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14624 8/15/1967 Don't let the sun catch you crying-1 Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14625 8/15/1967 Ain't too proud to beg Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14626 8/17/1967 Let the good times roll Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14627 8/17/1967 Reach out, I'll be there Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14628 8/17/1967 In the heat of the night Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14629 8/17/1967 Memphis, Tennessee Count Basie Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14785 1/4/1968 I was made to love her (the way I love you) Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14786 1/3/1968 Respect Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14787 1/4/1968 I never loved a woman (The way I love you) Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14788 1/3/1968 Chain gang Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14789 1/3/1968 Uptight (Everything's alright) Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14790 1/3/1968 Ode to Billy Joe Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14791 1/3/1968 My girl Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14792 1/3/1968 For your precious love Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14793 1/3/1968 (I can't get no) Satisfaction Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14794 1/4/1968 In the midnight hour Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14795 1/4/1968 Funky Broadway Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 14796 1/4/1968 Even when you cry Count Basie instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Eddie," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103111.

Davis, Eddie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103111.

"Davis, Eddie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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