Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis on 9 O'Clock Special

There's many stories as to how tenor saxman Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis got his nickname but one thing critics and fans agreed on is that he could "blow his way out of any problem." Lockjaw was a pioneer of the organ/tenor format and made his first impact on the jazz world during his stint with Count Basie. He could play like he was on fire with an agressive, big-toned, bluesy sound, and held his own in saxophone battles with other tenor titans including Johnny Griffin. Yet he was also able to bring great sensitivity and lyrical beauty to any ballad. Find out more about Eddie "Lockjaw Davis" tonight! Jazz awakes at 8 every Monday through Friday on KJZZ.

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