Xavier Davis (born 1971 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is a jazz pianist who leads the "Xavier Davis Trio." He currently teaches at the Juilliard School in New York City.
He had an early start in music studying piano at age 4, trombone at 8, and touring Europe before High School. He has also attended Interlochen Arts Academy, toured with the Betty Carter Trio, Regina Carter, Stefon Harris, Tom Harrell, and the Boys Choir of Harlem among many others.
His most recent CD was Innocence Of Youth.
Davis also plays with The New Jazz Composers Octet.
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