The J. Davis Trio
Stalwarts of the Chicago music scene, the J. Davis Trio (JDT) returns with their third CD, "These Things Happen", featuring their ever evolving unique blend of hip hop and garage-jazz with big beats.
JDT is known for their crisp performances and rich,
clever music.
The J. Davis Trio is:
-Julio Davis - vocals, vibraphone, cabasa, congas
A.K.A - stuart, Kid Lazy, Monsignor Rhythm, J-Diddy
-Dave Smith - bass
A.K.A - Flav-R-Ice, Mr. Heart 'O Coal
-Dave Winer - trumpet, infiniti bars
A.K.A - Benjamin Pendulum, Ron of Japan
-Sam Sharp - drums
A.K.A. - The Planet, Chuckles
"These Things Happen" brings power and precision together with grace and beauty. Big beats join with trumpets, violins, vibraphones, Rhodes pianos, congas and Stuart's smart lyrics to create their signature sound, an idiosyncratic mix of hip hop, jazz and soul.
Featured:
-rappers Lunchbox Law, Terror and LP Raven from legendary Chicago hip-hop crew Stony Island
-Frank Orrall, Susan Voelz and Rick Gehrenbeck from Poi Dog Pondering
-singer/songwriter Stolie
-rapper O Type Star
-Paul Mertens from The Brian Wilson Group