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Jackie Davis

Jackie Davis (December 13, 1920 – November 2, 1999) was an American soul jazz singer, organist and bandleader. He is notable for his contributions in bringing the Hammond organ to the forefront of jazz and pop, preceding the better-known Jimmy Smith by several years.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 13, 1920 (Jacksonville), Died November 2, 1999 (Jacksonville)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1968

Roles Represented in DAHR: organ, vocalist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 120847 October 1968 Remember me Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  
Decca 120848 October 1968 What a friend Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  
Decca 120849 October 1968 Softly and tenderly Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  
Decca 120850 October 1968 Jesus is calling Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  
Decca 120851 October 1968 Sweet hour of prayer Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  
Decca 120852 October 1968 In the garden ; I love to tell the story Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  
Decca 120853 October 1968 Steal away Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  
Decca 120854 October 1968 Swing low, sweet chariot Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  
Decca 120855 October 1968 I need Thee every hour Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  
Decca 120856 October 1968 Do not pass me by Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  
Decca 120857 October 1968 Deep river Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  
Decca 120858 October 1968 Lift Him up Jackie Davis instrumentalist, organ, vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Jackie," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/202394.

Davis, Jackie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/202394.

"Davis, Jackie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/202394

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