Originally from Colorado, percussionist/composer Jeff Davis moved to New York in 1999 and quickly became a vital contributor to the local and international creative music scenes. Jeff is sought out for his unique, textural approach to the drumset and brings an 'alert responsiveness' to the music he performs. As a featured member of a number of creative ensembles in New York, Davis has recorded for such labels as Clean Feed, Fresh Sound/New Talent, Green Leaf, Loyal Label, Jazzaway, and innova records. Jeff performs, tours, and records with a number of amazing musicians and projects, including the Jesse Stacken Trio, Michael Bates Outside Sources, Kirk Knuffke Quartet, Landon Knoblock Trio/Quartet, Pedro Giruado Jazz Orchestra, Pete Robbins Quartet, Jon Irabagon's Outright!, Eivind Opsvik's Overseas, Tone Collector(Tony Malaby, Eivind Opsvik, Jeff Davis), the RIDD Quartet, Kris Davis Quartet, Rocket Engine, Jostein Gulbrandsen Quartet, and the Ryan Keberle Organ Group. Jeff is currently leading and composing for his own ensemble, featuring New York greats Tony Barba, Kirk Knuffke, Jon Goldberger, Kris Davis, and Eivind Opsvik. This group recorded for Davis debut CD in June of 2007.Weblinks:www.jeffdavismusic.net