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Jackie Davis

United States • 1920-12-13 – 1999-11-02

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Biography

Benjamin Jackson Porter "Jackie" Davis (December 13, 1920 – November 2, 1999) was an American soul jazz singer, organist and bandleader. He is notable for his contributions in bringing the Hammond organ to the forefront of jazz and pop, preceding the better-known Jimmy Smith by several years.

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Discography

Records they worked on — most-collected first.

Credited work

167 releases · 41 albums · active 1952–2022

  • Performance · 237
  • Other credits · 3

Studios: Newport Jazz Festival · Capitol Studios · Fine Recording Studios

Frequent collaborators

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