album · November 1, 1958
The Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis Cookbook
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The 1958 release that gave Davis his signature nickname, this album is a prime example of his hard-hitting tenor sound, blending bluesy improvisations with a cooking rhythm section.
- The album was recorded in New York City.
- It features a lineup of Davis on tenor saxophone, Johnny "Lockjaw" Griffin on tenor saxophone, Shirley Scott on organ, George Duvivier on bass, and Art Taylor on drums.
- The session was produced by Bob Weinstock.
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis was a tenor saxophonist from New York City, known for his soulful, blues-inflected style that bridged bebop and soul jazz. In 1958, Davis was establishing himself as a prominent voice in the hard bop scene, moving towards the more commercially accessible soul jazz sound that would define his later career.
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