Snake Davis
Snake Davis
is well established as one of the UK's leading Saxophonists. He is in
demand from the biggest names on the British Popular music scene, as
well as visiting artists from overseas. In recent years he has been
extremely busy and in the public eye.
As resident saxophonist on "Tonight With
Jonathon Ross" he played with the likes of, James Brown, Smokey
Robinson, Chaka Khan and many more. He has been seen regularly on TV
with the Eurythmics, M-People and B*Witched and presented a Saxophone
"Masterclass" programme for ITV. He played all featured
Saxophone and Flute parts - on record and tour - for Lisa Stansfield and
M-People.
Here is a short summary for each of the current touring bands:
The Snake Davis Band
To coincide with his first major solo release, "SNAKEBITES"
(Skin 5002) Snake is playing a number of dates in the UK with his
band of top musicians. The line-up is :
Snake on Saxes and Flute
Peter Lewinson on Drums
Winston Blissett on Bass
JJ Belle on Guitar
Paul Birchall on Hammond and Keys
Expect some fabulous live versions of tracks from the new album - as
well as classic soul and funk standards. Guaranteed to be an evening of
extreme groove and melody.
The Blue Shoes
Legendary Singer-Songwriter, Jim Diamond and Soul Saxophonist, Snake
Davis, have recently come together to form "The Blue Shoes".
Jim shot to fame with his million selling hits, "I Won't Let You
Down", "Shoulda Known Better", and the theme tune
from ITV's 'Boon' - "Hi Ho Silver" . In the late 1990's
he met Snake when they performed together at some London charity shows.
They discovered a wonderful on and off-stage chemistry, based on their
shared love of soul music and heartfelt melodies and lyrics. The
decision was made to write, record and perform together acoustically.
The Blue Shoes play a joyful, exhilarating, passionate and above all,
entertaining mix of Jim Diamond classics, new songs and favourite covers
from the likes of Ray Charles and Lennon/McCartney.
Snake Davis And The Suspicions
Twenty years ago, in the student bar of Leeds Polytechnic, "Snake
Davis and his Alligator Shoes" were born . a soulful unit playing
sax versions of Stax, Motown and Atlantic classics. They went on to be
embraced by the Northern Soul scene. They lit up the Astoria Ballroom
and Central Station, Leeds as they played to some of the most passionate
and committed music-loving crowds anywhere in the world.
The passing years have scattered the individual Band members to various
parts of the world but the nucleus of, Snake, Bass man
"Dangerous" Dave Bowie and Guitarist, Mark Cresswell come
together every year or so to back visiting American soul stars.
At the end of last year the three decided to re form the SUSPICIONS ( a
storming 8 piece with Brass and girl singers ) and take to the road
doing their OWN show again for the first time in 13 years!
Snake - Saxes
Dave Bowie - Bass
Mark Cresswell - Guitar
Steve Gilbert - Drums
Paul Birchall - Hammond/Keys
Bob Taylor - Trumpet
Doreen Edwards - Vocals
Jackie Reid - Vocals
Come and see what all the fuss is about . expect to be dancing,
swaying or slithering in your seats as they storm through Wigan classics
and beautiful Soul ballads. And if you can't wait that long their live
CD, "SOULED
OUT" is available now.
His albums:
"Snake Davis' first major solo release. You've heard his
passionate, soulful sax sound with M-People, Heather Small, the latest
Eurythmics world tours, Lisa Stansfield, or featured on albums by Paul
Hardcastle or Acoustic Alchemy. Now he finally steps out to do his OWN
thing, vividly captured by Will Mowat's driven and inspired productions
in this delicious selection of souljazz chillambient worldgroove cuts
....."
Snake Davis and the Suspicions, Northern Soul Live (2000)
- The Music Man
- Reaching Out
Snake's Live album.
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