Kevin Davy Quintet (KDQ)

Kevin Davy has been at the forefront of Modern UK jazz leaning towards the modal approach to jazz and improvised music. Citing influences such as trumpeters; Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Hannibal Lokumbe, Lester Bowie, and Don Cherry. He is best known for international touring and recording with Lamb, Adam F, Two Banks of Four, Lemn Sissay (Secret Society), Afrika Afrika , Finley Quaye and Cymande as well as his own groups, KDQ and D'semble. Kevin has performed all over the world on legendary jazz festivals such as; Montreux, North Sea, Ealing Jazz, New York's revered Summerstage, Central Park, Manhattan as well as prestigious venues. Davy's composition employs strong melodic content, an urban edge, and elements from Nu Jazz, harmony from blues, gospel, and the Near-East. Kevin Davy, on Trumpet/flugelhorn and effects, leader compositions Jason Simpson on Double Bass and Moog Bass Sheldon Agwu on guitar Brian Hedemann on drums Chris Jerome on piano