User:Niallalpine/Alvin Davis

Alvin Davis is a Birmingham based jazz musician who is currently signed to Hornblower Productions. Alvin first started playing Cornet in secondary school, before moving on to the saxophone which quickly became a primary instrument. Alvin attended the Euphonius School of Music (ESM), under the tutelage of veteran player Jonathan Johnson. Graduating from the ESM with distinction, Alvin soon discovered the expressive sound of the alto saxophone, that has become his voice.

An initial record deal with an independent label resulted in his 1992 solo debut "Let it Blow" with the album reaching number 4 on the American R&R chart. A year later, Alvin Davis was licensed to Sony Records in the U.S and released the second album "Let the vibes decide" selling over 10,000 copies pre-release and peaking at number 3 in the USA. The following album, 1995's "Take Flight" was a best-seller with an identifiable style that fused funk, Reggae, R&B and jazz.

Alvin has also supported Andy Hamilton, Edwin Starr, Neville Staples of Specials & Fun Boy Three, Alton Ellis, Jackie Graham, Nigel Kennedy and David Hinds of Steel Pulse.