Roger Davidson composer • pianist

My life is all about love, sincerity, compassion, and constant learning with the desire for ever more wisdom, peace and happiness.

My prayer for all humanity is the fulfillment of our greatest potential as children of God.

My music, in all its facets, is an expression of these aspirations - and of my passion for life in all its wonderful forms!

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CAFFE VIVALDI WED NIGHTS

The New York Virtuoso SingersSolo Piano Wednesday night (May 8) @ Caffe Vivaldi 7:15pm

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    JOURNEY TO RIO will debut in June

    Soundbrush Records is releasing Roger’s  his fifth Brazilian-themed release, the double-CD Journey to Rio. On it, Roger brings his unique spin to Brazilian jazz. All the compositions are his own – and to ensure the album’s authentic feel, he recorded them in Rio with a band comprising some of the country’s finest native musicians. His frequent musical partner, drummer Paulo Braga, has played with Elis Regina, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and Milton Nascimento. Acoustic bassist Sérgio Barrozo is a veteran of the bossa nova era; electric bassist Ney Conceição worked for years with João Bosco. Trombonist Gilmar Ferreira leads the Rio-based samba group Banda de Gafieira. Also featured are reed virtuoso Marcelo Martins; the celebrated guitarist Leonardo Amuedo; Bahia-born percussionist Marco Lobo; and the award-winning drummer Rafael Barata.

    JOIN US JUNE 14th for the CD Release Concert – ZINC BAR, in NYC

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      Roger performed his Klezmer Project with Frank London and Company at the newly refurbished Suffolk Theater in Riverhead Long Island on March 30th. The audience was on their feet for more!

      They play next on June 6 at the Bartlett Arboretum Gala in Stamford, CT.

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        Roger Premiered “” at the 25th Anniversary Concert of New York Virtuoso Singers @ Merkin Hall on March 3rd.

         

        In addition to having his piece commissioned and performed by the New York Virtuoso Singers, Roger participated in a panel pre-show discussion with (from left) Joan Tower, Aaron Jay Kernis, Richard Danielpour, Roger and Harold Rosenbaum.   This exciting concert included compositions by a veritable who’s who in the Contemporary Classical World today.

        Joan Tower, Aaron Jay Kernis, Richard Danielpour, Roger Davidson, Harold Rosenbaum at Merkin Hall, pre-show discussion, March 3, 2013

        Joan Tower, Aaron Jay Kernis, Richard Danielpour, Roger Davidson, Harold Rosenbaum at Merkin Hall, pre-show discussion, March 3, 2013

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          “WE REMEMBER HELEN” is a hit!

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          Climbing the Jazz Week Charts since it’s debut on Nov. 6th, reaching #12 last week.

           

          Reviews are glowing.  Album Page at Soundbrush Records

          “the trio’s homage reflects on Keane with a set of warm, tender swing.” DOWNBEAT Magazine

          “Pianist Roger Davidson has to have one of the most elegant and genteel touches around”  Read the whole review:  Jazz Weekly review

          Here’s “Soul Search” from their CD release at Caffe Vivaldi on Nov. 20th .

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            Roger’s performances in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo were a huge success.

            In anticipation of the 2013 release of the 2-volume JOURNEY TO RIO, Roger returned to Rio in Oct. performing at Studio RJ, Arelquim, and The Maze,  as well as Jazz Nos Fundos in Sao Paulo.
            CHECK OUT THE VIDEO CLIPS FROM STUDIO RJ, in Rio.


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              “ON THE ROAD OF LIFE” ROGER DAVIDSON & THE FRANK LONDON KLEZMER ORCHESTRA THIS SUNDAY, DEC 2 at 3:00pm

              Composer and Pianist Roger Davidson teams up with Grammy Award-winning klezmer master Frank London (Co-Founder, The Klezmatics) and his all-star band to present a smorgasbord of Eastern European influenced music. Davidson’s compositions blend Russian, Hungarian, and Israeli melodies with tango, waltz, and jazz. “On The Road Of Life” has received tremendous acclaim from New York to Krakow.

              Hanukkah Reception with the Artists after the Show!

              Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY

              TICKETS $25

              CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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                CD release party this Tuesday Nov 20, 6PM. At Caffe Vivaldi

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                  CAFFE VIVALDI IN NOVEMBER

                  Wed. Nov 7 @ 9:30 pm

                  Roger Davidson & Pablo Aslan  - play Jazz & Tango

                  Wed. Nov 14 @ 6pm

                  Roger Davidson  plays solo Jazz & Brazilian Music

                  Tues Nov. 20th @ 6pm

                  CD RELEASE PARTY – Roger Davidson Trio’s “WE REMEMBER HELEN” with David Finck on bass and Lewis Nash on drums

                   

                   

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                    JOURNEY TO RIO: Video

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                      BRAZIL TOUR

                      Roger is promoting his latest recording in Brazil. Recorded last year with some of Brazil’s greatest contemporary players:Ney Conceição (bass), Marcelo Martins (sax), Marco Lobo (percussion), Paulo Braga (drums), Leo Amuedo (guitar), Gilmar Ferreira (trombone), Rafael Barata (drums). The 2-volume CD consists entirely of original compositions by Roger.


                      TOUR DATES

                      OCT 16th – Rio de Janeiro
                      9:30pm
                      Studio RJ
                      Av. Vieira Souto, 110 – Arpoador

                      OCT 18 – Rio de Janeiro
                      6 pm
                      Arlequim CDs at Paço Imperial
                      Praça XV de Novembro, 48 lj 01

                      OCT 19 – Rio de Janeiro
                      The MAZE
                      R.Tavares Bastos (final)
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                      OCT 20th – Sao Paulo
                      10pm and 12am.
                      Jazz Nos Fundos
                      João Moura, 1076, Pinheiros

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                        The Caffe Vivaldi series continues!

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                          Roger heads back to Wed. @ Caffe Vivaldi Sept. 19, 26 & Oct 3. 7:15-8:15pm

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                          Caffe Vivaldi is unique in its intimacy,  simplicity and its class – it’s a venue from a golden age. Everyone who comes to our Wed. evening sessions says they leave so relaxed; they’ve entered a new environment and have been enveloped in the music  and the wine.  Join ROGER DAVIDSON and other Soundbrush Records artists

                          Sept 19, 26 & Oct. 3 WEDNESDAYS AT 7:15pm

                          32 Jones Street, NYC

                          www.caffevivaldi.com

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                            Roger Davidson Trio’s upcoming recording “We Remember Helen”

                            We Remember Helen

                            We Remember Helen is a salute to the legendary producer and manager Helen Keane, whose encouragement helped give Davidson the confidence to pursue jazz. In 1991, Keane — best known for her 17-year association with the great Bill Evans — produced Roger’s first jazz album, Ten to Twelve (Soundbrush Records, 2007). On We Remember Helen, Davidson is joined by two A-list jazzmen: bassist David Finck (who played on Ten to Twelve) and drummer Lewis Nash. They perform several exquisitely chosen jazz standards that Keane loved (including “Yesterdays,” “Whisper Not,” “How Deep Is the Ocean,” and “What’s New?”), along with originals that Davidson wrote with her in mind.  Available in Nov.

                            Roger Davidson and the Frank London Klezmer Orchestra perform at Bard’s SPIEGELTENT on July 12th

                            Join us for an unforgettable evening of original klezmer music by Roger Davidson performed by an all-star Klezmer band.

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                              Roger Davidson and the Society for Universal Sacred Music tour Scandinavia

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                              This month, Society for Universal Sacred Music heads to Scandinavia for a tour of Denmark and Sweden to perform new American works by Roger Davidson based on Danish texts. SUSM Artistic Director and Conductor Harold Rosenbaum leads The New York Virtuoso Singers in performances of Davidson’s Hilsen Til Danmark (“Greetings to Denmark”) as well as selections from recent SUSM performances in the U.S., and a set of three classic American spirituals.

                              For more information CLICK HERE

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                                Tango Improvisation on El Choclo

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                                Live from Caffe Vivaldi May 30 2012
                                Roger Davidson, piano
                                Raul Jaurena, bandoneon
                                Pablo Aslan, bass

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                                  Wednesday May 30 at 6PM Roger and Raul play TANGO!

                                  Soundbrush Records presents:
                                  Universe of Music at Caffe Vivaldi
                                  32 Jones Street, New York City -
                                  FREE
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                                    Pasion Por La Vida – Tango Duo

                                    Next week, Wednesday May 30th at Caffe Vivaldi: Roger Davidson and Raul Jaurena “Pasion Por La Vida”
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                                      PRAYER FOR THE HEART by Roger Davidson

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                                      Live from Caffe Vivaldi April 2012
                                      Roger Davidson, piano
                                      Pablo Aslan, bass Read more…

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                                        SUNSET by Roger Davidson

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                                        Live at Caffe Vivaldi on May 9th.
                                        Roger Davidson, piano
                                        Pablo Aslan, bass

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                                          Soundbrush Records presents Roger Davidson – Universe of Music. Every Wednesday in May at Caffe Vivaldi

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                                          Roger continues his series at New York City’s famed Caffe Vivaldi, bringing along a lot of his musical collaborators to create a festival of music from all over the world.
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                                            March 3: “Song to Celia” performing as part of New York Virtuoso Singer’s 25th Anniversary concert @ Merkin Hall

                                            New York Virtuoso Singers 25th Anniversary, March 3

                                            To celebrate  their 25th Anniversary Season in 2012-2013, New York Virtuoso Singers commissioned 25 of America’s leading composers to write choral works for them.These concerts are being co-sponsored by Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th Street.

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