Davis, Gregory

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September 16, 2005

04:33

Dirty Dozen Brass Band's Gregory Davis

Trumpeter Gregory Davis has been with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band since its inception in 1977. The group, known for revitalizing the New Orleans brass band sound by incorporating funk, jazz, gospel and rock, will play at the upcoming "Big Apple to the Big Easy" Benefit Concert at Madison Square Garden Sept. 20, 2005.

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January 23, 1986

24:14

Gregory Davis Mixes Traditional and New Jazz in the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

Trumpeter Gregory Davis is a member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. The band was founded to play at funerals and other events in New Orleans. The group mixes traditional New Orleans jazz with funk and bebop. (Interview By Danny Miller)

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Dirty Dozen Brass Band's Gregory Davis

Gregory Davis Mixes Traditional and New Jazz in the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

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