Results for "Kay Davis"

Kay Davis

Born: December 5, 1920

Jack Chambers: Rethinking Duke Ellington

by Jack Kenny
May 20, 2025

Jack Chambers is professor at the University of Toronto and teacher of music and language. His jazz writings include the prize winning biography Milestones: The Music and Times of Miles Davis (Da Capo Press, 1998) and Bouncin' with Bartok: The Incomplete Works of Richard Twardzik (Mercury PR, 2008). Sweet Thunder: Duke Ellington's Music In Nine Themes ...

Samara Joy at The Carver

by Katchie Cartwright
July 7, 2024

Samara Joy The Carver Community Cultural Center Jo Long Theatre San Antonio, Texas June 1, 2024 Samara Joy, 24, describes herself as a rookie despite her numerous awards, including three Grammys and the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, not to mention her acclaimed recordings as a leader, all ...

Kay Davis, Voice of Ellington Orchestra, 1944-50

April 3, 2009

We have just posted the first EVER video story on Kay Davis, who was the voice of the Duke Ellington Orchestra from 1944 to 1950. This story is a bit of a look back from a fascinating perspective. Please help get the word out about a woman who was a huge part of the Golden Era ...