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Cumbia de Dos Caras

“Cumbia de Dos Caras” emerged from my love of Cumbia and other Latin musical traditions, and was also shaped by my extensive travels throughout Latin America. The title translates to “Two-Faced Cumbia,” reflecting the seemingly bipolar nature of the music lifestyle—the highs and lows, the beauty and the struggle, the deep commitment and the urge to walk away.

The idea first struck me while riding a bus through Mexico City, listening to Jorge Drexler’s Bolivia, which fuses Cumbia in a way that immediately grabbed me. The heavy groove, layered textures, and production seemed to mirror the scenery passing by my window—a perfect alignment of music and moment. I knew then that I wanted to create something that captured that same feeling, so I began sketching a piece that dove deeper into the rhythm while weaving it together with the language of jazz.

I later finished the tune with my close friend and collaborator, drummer/percussionist Daniel Prim, whose sensitive, textural approach brought the spark the music needed. Written just in time for a concert, Cumbia de Dos Caras came together naturally—and now it’s one of our favorite tunes to perform at all of our shows.

Jessamine is the name of the street I grew up on, and this album is a symbolic return to that origin point—a musical homecoming. Conceptually, I imagine placing each of these songs—these keepsakes—back inside that house on Jessamine Street. It’s about reconnecting with the seeds that were planted early on and viewing them through the lens of all I’ve lived and learned since. Not just a nostalgic return, but a full-circle synthesis of experience, influence, and identity.

The music blends elements of various Latin traditions, folk, rock, and classical music into my deep roots in jazz and blues—bridging past and present through sound, story, and lived experience. The album features mostly original compositions alongside arrangements of touchstone songs—important pieces that have profoundly shaped my musical blueprint.

Music composed and arranged by Tony Davis
Produced by Tony Davis

Tony Davis – guitar
Chris McCarthy – piano
Matt Dwonszyk – bass
Daniel Prim – drums/percussion

Recorded at Ghost Hit Recording
Mixed by Justin Berger
Mastered by Chris Allen

Tour Dates

Sep30 Brooklyn, NY w/ Alex Tremblay @ Ornithology Jazz Club w/ Alex Tremblay @ Ornithology Jazz Club
Oct05 Hartford, CT Album Release Show @ Real Art Ways Album Release Show @ Real Art Ways Tickets
Oct17 Old Lyme, CT w/ Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead @ Side Door Jazz Club w/ Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead @ Side Door Jazz Club Tickets
Oct21 Brooklyn, NY Tony Davis Trio @ Cafe Ornithology Tony Davis Trio @ Cafe Ornithology
Nov14 New York, NY Album Release Show @ Close Up Album Release Show @ Close Up
Nov24 New York, NY w/ Matt Knoegel Quartet @ Close Up w/ Matt Knoegel Quartet @ Close Up
Nov26 Bethel, CT w/ Steve Davis Quartet @ La Zingara w/ Steve Davis Quartet @ La Zingara
Dec06 Manchester, CT w/ Jonathan Barber @ Manchester Jazz Festival w/ Jonathan Barber @ Manchester Jazz Festival
Feb18 New York, NY w/ Alex Tremblay @ Smalls Jazz Club w/ Alex Tremblay @ Smalls Jazz Club

Tony Davis

Hailing from Hartford, CT, Tony Davis is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer based in New York City. He has performed at prestigious venues such as The Blue Note, The Village Vanguard, Smalls, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Birdland, and at major festivals including the Newport Jazz Festival and the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival. In 2016, he was recognized as a rising star guitarist at the Wes Montgomery Tribute Festival in Indianapolis, IN performing alongside legends of jazz guitar such as Bobby Broom, Peter Bernstein and Pat Martino.

Tony’s music seamlessly blends elements of various Latin traditions, folk, rock, and classical music into his deep roots in jazz and blues, contributing a unique and compelling voice to contemporary music. He has recently led performances in Mexico, Chile, and Paris, and over the years, he has shared the stage with notable musicians like Anderson .Paak, Christian McBride, Joe Farnsworth, George Coleman, Abraham Burton, Sullivan Fortner and Harold Maeburn.

In 2020, he signed with the acclaimed record label Posi-Tone and released his debut album, Golden Year, which features an all-star lineup including Dezron Douglas, Eric McPherson, Steve Davis, Alina Engibaryan, JK Kim, Steve Wilson, and David Bryant. His unique style and musical prowess quickly garnered attention, cementing his place as a significant contemporary artist. In 2022, Davis furthered his career by signing with La Reserve Records, a leading force in modern genre-crossing music. His first release on the label was Daring Two Be, a duet album with Brazilian vocalist Jamile Ayres. This was followed by Cloud Nova (2024), a full-length album that marked his first major foray into the singer-songwriter realm while still rooted in jazz. His next album, Jessamine—a deeply personal and stylistically expansive project—is set for release in Fall 2025.

Davis’ ongoing contributions to the music scene reflect his dynamic artistry and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz and beyond.