Internationally renowned composer and performer, Angela Davis holds a Masters of Music from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and has released two critically acclaimed albums as a leader, The Art Of The Melody and Lady Luck.
The Art Of the Melody was released in May of 2013 to rave reviews throughout the USA and Australia in publications such as The New York City Jazz Record, All About Jazz and The Weekend Australian. The album was officially released at the world-renowned New York City venue, The Kitano. After receiving the Brian Boak Outstanding Performer Bursary in 2014, Davis was able to record her second album as a leader entitled Lady Luck, featuring Dan Tepfer, Linda Oh, Richie Barshay and a string quartet. Lady Luck was shortlisted for three 2016 Australian Bell Awards including Best Instrumental Jazz Album, Best Produced Album and Best Australian Jazz Composition.
Her most recent release Little Did They Know (ABC Jazz) was nominated for a 2019 ARIA Award and 2020 AIR Award for best jazz album and features Australian Jazz greats Sam Anning and Tony Gould. She has appeared with numerous jazz luminaries including Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Vince Jones, James Morrison, Patti Austin, Linda Oh, Andrea Keller; Sandy Evans and many more.
Angela is currently a Lecturer at both the University of Melbourne and Monash University, and is endorsed by D’Addario Australia.
The future belongs to artists of this calibre. – All About Jazz
Davis has a beautifully elegant, honeyed alto tone. – The Australian
She does her part to keep the cool school alive. – The New York City Jazz Record
Doors 6.30pm, band on stage at 7.30pm
Monash University Performing Arts Centres, The Count's: The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton VIC 3168, Clayton, 3168, View Map