Richard Davis

A superb bass technician who didn't have as extensive a recorded legacy as one may have expected, Richard Davis had a wonderful tone, was excellent with either the bow or fingers, and stood out in any situation. He was a remarkable free, bebop, and hard bop player, served in world-class symphony orchestras, backed vocalists, and engaged in stunning duets with fellow bassists. Davis did anything and everything well in terms of bass playing: accompaniment, soloing, working with others in the rhythm section, responding to soloists, or playing unison passages. He combined upper-re...