TONY Davis

Guitarist, Vocalist, Composer

Tony Davis is an internationally renowned New York guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He performs at NYC's most notable venues, such as The Blue Note, The Village Vanguard, Smalls, Mezzrow, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Birdland. He has performed with jazz giants such as Christian McBride, Sullivan Fortner, Abraham Burton, Eric McPherson, Steve Wilson, Joe Farnsworth, and Harold Mabern.

Tony has played major festivals such as The Newport Jazz Festival and Greater Hartford Jazz Festival and was featured as a rising star guitarist in the 2016 Wes Montgomery Tribute Festival in Indianapolis, IN. He recently toured Mexico and played at Cauz in Xalapa, Casa Franca, Jazzatlán, Parker & Lenox, and a performance with Anderson Paak at Zinco in CDMX.

In 2020, Davis was signed by the acclaimed Posi-Tone record label. He released his debut album "Golden Year," which features an all-star lineup including Dezron Douglass, Eric McPherson, Steve Davis, Alina Engibaryan, Steve Wilson, and David Bryant. In 2022, one of the leading labels of contemporary music, La Reserve Records, signed him, releasing a duo album with Brazilian vocalist Jamile Ayres entitled "Daring Two Be." He is releasing his next full-length album in the early summer of 2024, courtesy of La Reserve.

About Tony’s Music

Tony Davis brings a distinctive and innovative sound to modern music. His compositions accentuate his skills as a composer and lyricist, taking the listener through a kaleidoscope of unique genres, blending the melodicism and storytelling of folk and rock with the rich, intricate harmonies and rhythms of jazz and Latin music. The compositions communicate lessons learned from the vicissitudes of life while maintaining a voice full of youthful optimism. From nostalgic ballads to electrifying rhythms, it tells stories that share the common thread of healing, gratitude and overcoming barriers.