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We'll Dance 'Til Dawn Description
The inaugural release on Basin Street Records for Jeremy Davenport, We'll Dance 'Til Dawn highlights the vocalist and trumpeters refined skills as a seasoned performer. Selections from the American songbook like "That Old Black Magic" and "The Lady Is A Tramp" are brought to life by Davenport's smooth voice and polished vocal delivery. We'll Dance 'Til Dawn also includes several originals including a fun collaboration with Kermit Ruffins on "Mr. New Orleans" and a future classic in the title track. Davenport's bright, clear trumpet playing permeates this release, complemented by the accompaniment of seasoned New Orleans players, David Torkanowsky, Roland Guerin, Troy Davis--and a couple special appearances by Meters bassist, George Porter, Jr. We'll Dance 'Til Dawn is sure to put a smile on your face.

Track Listing
1. Almost Never
2. When I Take My Sugar To Tea
3. That Old Black Magic
4. Mr. New Orleans
5. We'll Dance 'Til Dawn
6. There's A Small Hotel
7. The Lady Is A Tramp
8. Forever
9. By The Time I Get To Phoenix
10. I Could Hear Your Heartbeat
11. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
12. Come Rain Or Come Shine

Personnel
Jeremy Davenport - Vocals & Trumpet
David Torkanowsky - Piano
Roland Guerin - Bass
Troy Davis - Drums & Percussion
George Porter, Jr. - Bass on #4, 9
Hermen Ernest - Drums on #4, 9
Michael Skinkus - Percussion
Kermit Ruffins - Vocals & Trumpet on #4

Credits
Producer: Tracey Freeman
Producer on #4, 9: David Torkanowsky
Executive Producer: Mark Samuels

Recorded at the Music Shed, New Orleans, LA in March 2009
Engineer: Chris Finney
Mastered by Mark Santangelo, Universal Mastering Studios, New York
Photography: Theresa Cassagne
Color Retouch: Michael Hart, www.hartphoto.com
Stylist: Lisa Tudor
Make Up: Catherine Wall Aschaffenburg
Hair: Andreas Anastasis
Graphic Design: Cynthia Kinney, Kinney Design
Production Coordination: Diana Thornton, Crescent Music Services

Thank You
Nicole, Mom, Dad, Lora, Rob, Mark, Tracey, Chris, Tork, Roland, Troy, Herman, George, Michael, Coleman, Theresa, L.T., Cat

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Artist Name Bio
Jeremy Davenport is a vital part of the New Orleans music scene. With his original lyrics and music, Jeremy infuses his unique style and mood of storytelling creating not only a modern edge, but also the distinct feeling of a lifestyle reminiscent of a time when Jazz was at its peak of popularity. He is known for his vocal and trumpet playing skills, as well as being a born entertainer. Davenport’s showing has tempted such performers as Sting, Paul McCartney, Harry Connick, Jr. and Diana Krall.

Jeremy Davenport was born in St. Louis, Missouri into a family of musicians. His mother has been a music educator for nearly 50 years and his father recently retired, after 40 years, from the St. Louis Symphony. From a young age Jeremy studied and played with members and guests of the St. Louis Symphony, which included an early introduction to Jazz great, Wynton Marsalis. Upon finishing high school, Jeremy was accepted to the acclaimed Manhattan School of Music, under the direction of Raymond Mase. He continued to develop a friendship with Marsalis and it was at this time that Wynton introduced Davenport to Harry Connick, Jr. Together they persuaded Jeremy to move to New Orleans. He enrolled at the University of New Orleans and began training under the patriarch of the Marsalis family, Ellis Marsalis – music educator and jazz pianist. Jeremy went on to play with Harry Connick, Jr.’s Big Band for 6 years touring around the world.

In 1996, Jeremy released his first album, self-titled “Jeremy Davenport” (Telarc, followed by “Maybe In a Dream” (Telarc) in 1998 and “Live at the Bistro” (AAM) in 2005. He was featured on the soundtrack to the Luke Perry film “Life Breath”, on the “RCA Victor” compilation, “The Only Jazz Album You’ll Ever Need”. In 2009 Jeremy released the solo album “We’ll Dance ‘Til Dawn” (Basin Street Records) to much critical acclaim. He has been featured in GQ Magazine, People Magazine, Cosmo; and has appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the David Letterman Show.

Jeremy Davenport can be found every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at The Davenport Lounge in the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans.