Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
American jazz saxophonist (1922–1986)
Died aged 64PiscesUnited States
Biography
Edward F. Davis (March 2, 1922 – November 3, 1986), known professionally as Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.
It is unclear how he acquired the moniker "Lockjaw" (later shortened to "Jaws"): it is either said that it came from the title of a tune or from his way of biting hard on the saxophone mouthpiece. Other theories have been put forward.
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Career highlights
Genres
- jazz
- Dixieland jazz
Instruments
- saxophone
- tenor saxophone
- banjo
Quick answers about Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
- How old was Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis?
- Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis died on November 3, 1986 at the age of 64.
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- Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis was born on March 2, 1922.
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- Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis was born in New York City.
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- Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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- Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis is a citizen of United States.
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- Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis is known as saxophonist, jazz musician, composer, recording artist.
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