Snake Davis
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Born in London, England, pop, soul, and jazz saxophonist Christopher Davis is better known by his nickname Snake Davis. Predominantly a session musician, he has been active on the UK music scene since he debuted with his band Zoot and the Roots in 1980. Working his way through the busy London music scene, his reputation as a passionate player who could tackle nearly every musical genre made him an in-demand session man. While he continued to play live in various groups, he recorded with a variety of major artists including Paul McCartney, M People, Lisa Stansfield, Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Culture Club, George Michael, Tina Turner, Paul Hardcastle, Cher, China Crisis, Beyoncé Knowles, Kylie Minogue, Swing Out Sister, Dave Stewart, Paul Young, Pet Shop Boys, Robert Palmer, Tanita Tikaram, Spice Girls, and many others. Although he had appeared on many albums during the first two decades of his professional career, he didnât release his first solo album until Snakebites in 2001. Further solo albums include Hysteria (2003), Adder Lessons (2005), and Missing You (2013). Snake Davis has also toured as the Blue Shoes with singer/songwriter Jim Diamond as well as one-fourth of quartet the Burden of Paradise. Snake Davisâ saxophone can be heard on many UK commercial jingles and theme songs.
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- Kokoro, Kisoku
- Lotus Flower
- HÄan
- Bring It on Home by Heather Small
- First Light
- Loving You
- Stepping Out
- You're the One
- Stillness
- In Memory
- Time Stands Still
- Shizuka
- Quiet Storm
- Return of the Eagle
- A Hidden Shrine
- At Dawn
- Refuge
- Talking Bird
- Now You're One
- Wakefield Wobble
- Fuji-Sighting
- Dragonfly
- Harlem Stroll
- Dreaming On
