Nathan Davis (saxophonist)

Nathan Davis
Birth nameNathan Tate Davis
Born(1937-02-15)February 15, 1937
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 2018(2018-04-08) (aged 81)
Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
Years active1960s–2018
Formerly of
  • Nathan Davis Sextet
  • Nathan Davis Quartet

Nathan Tate Davis (February 15, 1937 – April 8, 2018) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played the tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, and flute. He is known for his work with Eric Dolphy, Kenny Clarke, Ray Charles, Slide Hampton and Art Blakey.