Open City

by Michael Davis - Hip-Bone Big Band

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1.	Hossland 08:41	info	buy track
2.	Open City 08:20	info	buy track
3.	Three and Out 06:22	info	buy track
4.	Cole Henry 06:39	info	buy track
5.	State of the Art 06:05	info	buy track
6.	Underdog 08:48	info	buy track
7.	Dark Horse 06:25	info	buy track
8.	Ladybug 08:34	info	buy track
9.	Cat Walk 06:32	info	buy track
10.	Bone Man Walking 03:24	info	buy track

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Michael Davis’ new recording, available everywhere on Hip-Bone Music on June 23, 2023, is titled Open City. From the opening notes of “Hossland,” (with tremendous solos from Charles Pillow, Scott Wendholt and David Mann), waves of beauty, optimism, joy and hope surge from your speakers, potentially lifting you up, and washing away any worry, sorrow or pain . . . yes, it possesses a remarkably subtle potency, and, is in accord with the theme and aesthetic of this remarkable recording: Open City is a musical reflection on the inclusive, open nature of being a musician in post pandemic New York City. “The joy of being back performing live with other musicians, going into a studio to record our projects, sharing the challenges we all faced as performing artists and building back the business we all share so much passion for,” said Davis.

Open City marks Davis’ fourteenth album as a leader, and his sophomore recording fronting his acclaimed Hip-Bone Big Band. He has assembled a star-studded cast of New York City jazz and studio luminaries including Steve Wilson, David Mann, Andy Snitzer, Troy Roberts, Charles Pillow, Judy Lee, Mike Rodriguez, Scott Wendholt, Tony Kadleck, Marshall Gilkes, Ryan Keberle, Bill Reichenbach, Andy Ezrin, David Finck and Jared Schonig.

In addition to highlighting Davis’ rousing and dynamic sound as a player and writer, Open City showcases a unique family alliance with Davis’ eldest son Cole Davis penning three of the compositions (“Open City,” “Three and Out” & “Dark Horse”), and playing bass on four tracks, while Davis’ younger son Zaq Davisbrings his talents to the trumpet section (on tracks 1, 4, 6, 7, 8). Cole Davis also co-produced the entire project with his dad and contributed the title track, which according to the older Davis, is, “definitely the strongest piece on the

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released June 23, 2023

Saxophones: David Mann, Steve Wilson, Matt Hong, Andy Snitzer, Troy Roberts, Charles Pillow, Sam Dillon, Frank Basile
Trumpets:Nick Marchione, Tony Kadleck, Jim Hynes, Scott Wendholt, Maneco Ruiz, Zaq Davis, Mike Rodriguez
French Horn: Judy Yin-Chi Lee
Trombones: Michael Davis, Marshall Gilkes, Ryan Keberle, Bill Reichenbach
Rhythm: Andy Ezrin (piano), David Finck (bass), Cole Davis (bass), Jared Schonig (drums)
Produced by Michael Davis & Cole Davis

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Michael Davis New York, New York

Trombonist/composer Michael Davis has toured and recorded with a variety of artists including the Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, James Taylor, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Sheryl Crow, Tony Bennett, Branford Marsalis, Sarah Vaughan, Terence Blanchard, Sting, Paul Simon, Bob Mintzer, David Sanborn and Buddy Rich. He has released 14 CDs as a leader and is the founder of Hip-Bone Music. ... more

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