MTB ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Winfield Davis, CD: C-Street
Bermuda native, now Tampa Bay composer, bassist,
guitarist & percussionist, Winfield Davis captures the
essence of true smooth jazz, with extra layers of lush,
mellow sound stylings that should put some nationally
recognized masters of the genre on notice. Music Tampa
Bay was proud to recently feature his newest CD, C-Street,
the title cut of which is now moving up the MTB Great 48
(see Playlist page). The music of Winfield Davis is a brilliant
center piece in the crown jewel of talent that represents not
only the local music scene, but the best of what American
artistry offers to the world.
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MTB ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Winfield Davis, CD: C-Street
Bermuda native, now Tampa Bay composer, bassist,
guitarist & percussionist, Winfield Davis captures the
essence of true smooth jazz, with extra layers of lush,
mellow sound stylings that should put some nationally
recognized masters of the genre on notice. Music Tampa
Bay was proud to recently feature his newest CD, C-Street,
the title cut of which is now moving up the MTB Great 48
(see Playlist page). The music of Winfield Davis is a brilliant
center piece in the crown jewel of talent that represents not
only the local music scene, but the best of what American
artistry offers to the world.
Winfield Davis is a Bassist, Guitarist, and Composer from
Florida whose
music combines promise and direction. His latest CD titled
"C Street"
has been a hot play on City Sounds Radio.
It is very innovative "Jazz Funk" with a mixture of Smooth
Jazz.
If you listen to the title track, you will hear the soul of the
artist.
Winfield told me that C Street is an area in Bermuda (he
was born
there) where all musicians would play their music. Once a
nightclub
district, it has apparently dissipated in size.
You can hear the many influences of music styles that have
encompassed
his 20+ years of music exploration.
Just listen to the song "East To Exotica". It has the feel of a
jazzy,
asian culture experience. It would be in comparison to a
song coming
from the band Hiroshima. Very exotic!
My favorite tune off the CD comes on track 8 and it is titled
"Live
Your Life". This song has a smooth flowing melody and I
believe could be
on the Smooth Jazz Charts. A masterwork!
The rest of the tracks on the CD are also reflections of
Winfields time
spent "hearing it, feeling it". Overall, the CD has a blend of
music
that will keep your ears pleased. I look forward to many
more releases
from him!
Winfield also released a CD titled "Midnight Player" back in
2007. To
hear and buy these tracks from both CD's. head on over to:
www.itunes.com/winfielddavis or winfielddavis.com.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10 stars * * * * * * * *
Reviewed by Tyce (DJ, City Sounds Radio)
www.citysoundsradio
Winfield Davis shows vitality and an artistry that opens up
jazz palettes to new expressions and ideas, which are
melodically glazed while steep in ingenuity. Sometimes new
does not mean being avant garde, but having a freestyle
that moves gracefully like Winfield Davis can do. Sounding
new and modern can be just as persuasive as the
standards do, without compromising ones graceful swagger
and melodic intonations as this artist has shown in his
music. - Jazz Radio at Live365.com
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