Wallace Davenport

Wallace Davenport (born on June 30th 1925 with La Nouvelle-Orléans in Louisiana; died on March 18th 2004 in the same city) was a Trompettiste of American jazz.

It was illustrated by a remarkable eclecticism, passing from the swing to the bop, while preserving fasteners at the gospel and R&B. Started in the orchestra of its school, its career will have lasted almost 70 years.

At 13 years, it starts to play of the trumpet in Young Tuxedo Brass Band. It played then in the orchestra of his/her father (Célestin) in 1941 before engaging in the body of the Navy. After the war, Davenport plays in various orchestras evolving/moving of the swing to the bop. In the Fifties, it carries out rounds in the United States and in Europe, in particular with Lionel Hampton; it takes part then in recordings of Mezz Mezzrow in Paris.

Davenport plays and records with Count Basie (1964 - 1966). It also takes part in rounds of Ray Charles and Lloyd Price. In 1969, it returns to the traditional jazz with New-Orleans, publishing its recordings under its own label " My Jazz " (1971 - 1976). During the same time, it still carries out some rounds in Europe, recording in particular with George Wein, Panama Francis, Arnett Cobb and other musicians. It finds Hampton and thereafter still records with Earl Hines.

In the Eighties, he frequently travels to Asia and Europe.

Cultural icon of New-Orleans, Davenport frequently played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Festival of the French District. It received many rewards for its musical contribution on behalf of the local authorities and of religious organizations.

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