The Snake Davis Band – rock, soul & jazz

A Class Act - their only appearance in Cornwall.

Snake Davis is one of the most in-demand rock soul and jazz sax players in the world, widely known for his solos on tracks such as Lisa Stansfield’s “Change”, M-People’s “Search For A Hero” and “Moving On Up” and Take That’s “A Million Love Songs”.

He has played and recorded with artists ranging including James Brown, Tina Turner, Paul McCartney, The Eurythmics & Amy Winehouse.

He was on the last Eurythmics world tour and tours Japan often with their rock hero Eikichi Yazawa.

His greatest love however is to play intimate venues as himself, his own music choice with his favourite musicians. Playing the saxophone family as well as flutes, whistles and the ancient Japanese wind instrument, the Shakuhachi, and singing, it is his total passion and commitment to every note that draws people in.

The Snake Davis Band has something for everybody, from floaty to dance-able, from soul through pop to jazz and world, original material and classic sax pieces such as ‘Baker Street’ and ‘What Does it Take’
The tight 4-piece band has Snake on saxes, vocals and woodwinds including the evocative Japanese flute, the Shakuhachi and is completed by Keyboards, Bass guitar and Drums.

Expect infectious grooves and passionate melodies.

The Snake Davis Band plays a mix of original material, their own interpretations of some timeless soul jazz and pop pieces and selections from the ‘Classic Sax Solos’ repertoire.

“A virtuoso saxophonist” DAILY TELEGRAPH.

“Snake Davis has one of the most passionate sax styles and simple bluesy approaches a-la-Sanborn heard in these isles for a while” TIME OUT.

“Snake is a joy to work alongside. His musical skills have no limit, in fact, he is as free as a bird” DAVE STEWART (Eurythmics).

“Snake has been friend and inspiration for many years because of his exceptional talent, dedication and sheer joy of making music. Long may it continue.” HEATHER SMALL.

“He doesn’t mess about” THE GUARDIAN.