Jessamine Tony Davis

• 1 Trinkets From Mars 05:42
• 2 Sphere Of Blues 07:15
• 3 And I Do 05:31
• 4 Cumbia De Dos Caras 07:44
• 5 Secret Love 05:05
• 6 I Will 04:51
• 7 There You Are 07:23
• 8 Viridian 05:36
• 9 Jessamine 05:38
• 10 Unrequited 07:32
• Total Runtime 01:02:17

Info for Jessamine

Tony Davis is a New York-based jazz guitarist and composer known for his inventive approach and collaborative spirit. Over the years, Davis has made his mark on the contemporary jazz scene with a blend of lyrical improvisation and thoughtful songwriting, releasing acclaimed tracks such as “Unrequited,” “Can’t Find My Way Home,” and “Bloom” under La Reserve Records. He has worked alongside respected artists, including Matt Knoegel, Lila Bloom, and Jamie, shaping albums like “Cloud Nova” and “Daring Two Be” into rich tapestries of modern jazz. Davis’s music displays a strong sense of melody, in both his solo work and group projects, and each release reflects his ongoing exploration of genre and sound.

"Jessamine is the name of the street I grew up on, and this album is a symbolic return to that origin point—a musical homecoming. Conceptually, I imagine placing each of these songs—these keepsakes—back inside that house on Jessamine Street. It’s about reconnecting with the seeds that were planted early on and viewing them through the lens of all I’ve lived and learned since. Not just a nostalgic return, but a full-circle synthesis of experience, influence, and identity."

The music blends elements of various Latin traditions, folk, rock, and classical music into my deep roots in jazz and blues—bridging past and present through sound, story, and lived experience. The album features mostly original compositions alongside arrangements of touchstone songs—important pieces that have profoundly shaped my musical blueprint.

Tony Davis, guitar
Chris McCarthy, piano
Matt Dwonszyk, bass
Daniel Prim, drums, percussion

Recorded at Ghost Hit Recording
Mixed by Justin Berger
Mastered by Chris Allen
Produced by Tony Davis

Tony Davis
Hailing from Hartford, CT, Tony Davis is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer based in New York City. He has performed at prestigious venues such as The Blue Note, The Village Vanguard, Smalls, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Birdland, and at major festivals including the Newport Jazz Festival and the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival. In 2016, he was recognized as a rising star guitarist at the Wes Montgomery Tribute Festival in Indianapolis, IN performing alongside legends of jazz guitar such as Bobby Broom, Peter Bernstein and Pat Martino.

Tony’s music seamlessly blends elements of various Latin traditions, folk, rock, and classical music into his deep roots in jazz and blues, contributing a unique and compelling voice to contemporary music. He has recently led performances in Mexico, Chile, and Paris, and over the years, he has shared the stage with notable musicians like Anderson .Paak, Christian McBride, Joe Farnsworth, George Coleman, Abraham Burton, Sullivan Fortner and Harold Maeburn.

In 2020, he signed with the acclaimed record label Posi-Tone and released his debut album, Golden Year, which features an all-star lineup including Dezron Douglas, Eric McPherson, Steve Davis, Alina Engibaryan, JK Kim, Steve Wilson, and David Bryant. His unique style and musical prowess quickly garnered attention, cementing his place as a significant contemporary artist. In 2022, Davis furthered his career by signing with La Reserve Records, a leading force in modern genre-crossing music. His first release on the label was Daring Two Be, a duet album with Brazilian vocalist Jamile Ayres. This was followed by Cloud Nova (2024), a full-length album that marked his first major foray into the singer-songwriter realm while still rooted in jazz. His next album, Jessamine—a deeply personal and stylistically expansive project—is set for release in Fall 2025.

Davis’ ongoing contributions to the music scene reflect his dynamic artistry and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz and beyond.

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