Jackie Davis

Jackie Davis

Jackie Davis (December 13, 1920 – November 2, 1999) was an American soul jazz singer, organist and bandleader. He is notable for his contributions in bringing the Hammond organ to the forefront of jazz and pop, preceding the better-known Jimmy Smith by several years.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 13, 1920 (Jacksonville), Died November 2, 1999 (Jacksonville)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1968

Roles Represented in DAHR: organ, vocalist

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	120847	October 1968	Remember me	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ
Decca	120848	October 1968	What a friend	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ
Decca	120849	October 1968	Softly and tenderly	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ
Decca	120850	October 1968	Jesus is calling	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ
Decca	120851	October 1968	Sweet hour of prayer	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ
Decca	120852	October 1968	In the garden ; I love to tell the story	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ
Decca	120853	October 1968	Steal away	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ
Decca	120854	October 1968	Swing low, sweet chariot	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ
Decca	120855	October 1968	I need Thee every hour	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ
Decca	120856	October 1968	Do not pass me by	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ
Decca	120857	October 1968	Deep river	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ
Decca	120858	October 1968	Lift Him up	Jackie Davis	vocalist, instrumentalist, organ

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Jackie," accessed November 10, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/202394.

Davis, Jackie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/202394.

"Davis, Jackie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 10 November 2024.