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BIO
Joe Davis is a 21-year-old multi-instrumental musician. Born in England, he began playing classical piano at the age of 5. Joe migrated to Jamaica at the age of 10, where he continued his musical journey. At 16 he was awarded a scholarship to attend the Idyllwild Arts Academy in California where he majored in Jazz Piano and songwriting. He graduated with the "Most Outstanding Artist" award.
Joe has perfect pitch and chromesthesia which allows him to see musical notes in various colors. He plays more than 12 instruments including piano, voice, electric bass, guitar, drums, steelpan, recorder, and mixed percussion. He is currently attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston on a scholarship and pursuing a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production (CWP).
Joe has performed at numerous internationally recognized venues including South by Southwest (SXSW), The Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, Kings House, The Ranny Williams Entertainment Center, and UNESCO Transcultura. He has also attained 1 million views across numerous social media platforms, recognized by celebrity figures such as Jacob Collier, Tori Kelly, Masego, Protojé, Chronixx, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Quest Love, James Poyser and Lil John Roberts.
Genres
- R&B/Neo-Soul
- Jazz
- Funk
- Gospel
- Reggae
- Film scoring/Composing
Joe also had the esteemed honor of presenting a fully vocal arrangement of The Star Spangled Banner for Vice President Kamala Harris at an inaugural event around the inauguration. Joe has released two studio albums, which are both available on all streaming platforms under the artist name "Joe Davis".
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Career highlights
• Was the first person to ever receive
a distinction in the ARSM Diploma
exam in Jamaica and the only person
to receive a distinction in 2018 in
Jamaica.
• Accepted to the Idyllwild Arts
Academy, recognized as the best
performing arts school in The United
States of America.
• Recognized by celebrity figures
such as Jacob Collier, Tori Kelly,
Protojé, Shontelle, Maségo, Chronixx,
DJ Jazzy Jeff, Usain Bolt, Lila Iké &
Quest Love.
• Accepted to the Berklee College of
Music, recognized as the best
contemporary music college in The
United States of America.
• Performed with Jesús Molina at a Berklee-organized concert.
• Performed "The Star-Spangled Banner", in honor of Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris, at 'A Golden State Celebrate', hosted by The California State Society.
• Performed at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2021.
• Over 1 million views across Instagram, YouTube & TikTok social media platforms.
• Co-Founded The Garden JA, a platform for upcoming Jamaican musicians to showcase their talent.
• Arranged and musically directed 3 concerts, and released two albums in 2021.
• Performed at South by Southwest (SXSW) with artists Tessellated and Jaz Elise in 2022.
• Performed at "The Diary of Alicia Keys" by the Berklee College of Music Production Team, selling out the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in 2023.
• Performed at the State Fair of Texas alongside DAMOYEE in 2022.
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Social media
Press
And then there was Joe.
Hailed as the Jamaican Jacob Collier, Joe Davis is music.
Hailed as the Jamaican Jacob Collier, Joe Davis is music.
“I love this!! This is JAZZ AND BLUES!” a new fan shouted in the chat when Joe, dressed in T-shirt.......
Seventeen-year-old Jamaican multi-instrumentalist, Joseph Davis, has been compared to American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. His ability to effortlessly deliver impressive vocal arrangements, accompanied by outstanding instrumentation, has set the youngster apart from many of his peers. In fact, his talent afforded him the chance of performing the Star-Spangled Banner. One may remember him for the spectacular arrangement at
a virtual ceremony in US Vice President Kamala Harris’ honour last month. But while he is flattered by the Stevie Wonder comments and comparisons, Davis told The Sunday Gleaner that his ultimate goal in music is to build a brand for himself.
Testimonials
"LEGENDARY"
-Jacob Collier (5x Grammy Winner)
"Dude..."
-Quest Love (The Roots)
"Joe Davis - That's an incredible
brotha right there!"
-DJ Jazzy Jeff (Fresh Prince of Bel Air)
"Literally Prince!"
-Shontelle (Platinum Recording Artist/Songwriter)
"mad scientist"
-Lila Iké (Award-Winning Recording Artist/Songwriter)
"His ability to effortlessly deliver impressive vocal arrangements, accompanied by outstanding instrumentation, has set the youngster apart from many of his peers."
-Jamaica Gleaner (Newspaper)
"The youngster served warning that he is one to watch for the future.."
-Jamaica Observer (Newspaper)