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Edward F. Davis (March 2, 1922 – November 3, 1986), [1] known professionally as Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. [2] It is unclear how he acquired the moniker "Lockjaw" (later shortened to "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. [3]
The Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Cookbook is an album by saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis with organist Shirley Scott and flautist Jerome Richardson recorded in 1958 for the Prestige label. [4] The album was later issued as Vol. 1 when two subsequent "Cookbook" volumes were released.
Tough Tenors is an album by saxophonists Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis recorded in 1960 and released on the Jazzland label. [1] Reception. Professional ...
Trane Whistle is an album by saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis' Big Band with arrangements by Oliver Nelson and Ernie Wilkins recorded in 1960 and released on the Prestige label. [ 1 ] Reception
The Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Cookbook Volume 3 (1958) Smokin' (1964) Blow Arnett, Blow (1959) Shirley Scott chronology; The Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Cookbook Volume 3 (1958)
The Allmusic review states, "Organ combo soul-jazz was still new and fresh in 1959, and Scott was helping Davis find new ways to interpret very familiar melodies. Although not quite essential, Bacalao is a rewarding example of Davis' ability to thrive in an organ/tenor setting".
The First Set is a live album by saxophonists Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Johnny Griffin recorded at Minton's Playhouse in 1961 and released on the Prestige label. [1] The album was the second release from the recordings at Minton's after The Tenor Scene .
All of Me is an album by American jazz saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis recorded in Copenhagen in 1983 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label. [1] [2] [3]