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Eddie BonnemereEddie "Lockjaw" Davis Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis American jazz saxophonist (1922–1986) Edward F. Davis (March 2, 1922 – November 3, 1986),[1] known professionally as Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.[2] It is unclear how he acquired the moniker "Lockjaw" (later shortened to "Jaws"): it is either said that it came from the title of a tune or from his way of biting hard on the saxophone mouthpiece.[3] Other theories have been put forward.[4] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Background information Born Edward F. Davis (1922-03-02)March 2, 1922 New York City, U.S. Died November 3, 1986(1986-11-03) (aged 64) Culver City, California, U.S. Genres Jazz, swing Occupation Musician Instrument Saxophone Labels Prestige, Riverside, RCA Victor Close… (Source: Wikipedia)
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