Wild Bill Davis

Description: (Pianist)
Wild Bill Davis was an influential American jazz pianist, organist, and arranger known for his groundbreaking jazz electric organ recordings. He became well-known for his work with the Tympany Five, Louis Jordan's backing band. Before Jimmy Smith became prominent in 1956, Davis was a prominent figure in the world of organists. His inventive techniques on the electric organ had a significant impact on the evolution of jazz music in his era, cementing his legacy as a key figure in the genre's history.

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Birthday November 24, 1918 (Sagittarius)
Born In Glasgow, Missouri, United States
Died on August 17, 1995
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