original music for big band, brass quintet, and small jazz ensemble — scores and recordings available for commissions, residencies & grant support.
music that blends rich harmonic language, a strong melodic identity, and a deep sense of groove — written across a range of ensembles.
17–18 players · full jazz orchestra
2 tpt · hn · tbn · tba
trio · quartet · quintet
original works & arrangements
original compositions for solo bass, brass quintet, big band, and mixed chamber ensemble. scores available to download below — recordings and program notes available on request.
national endowment for the arts
bmi foundation award
ascap award
all-original album · spotify
cole davis is an upright bassist and award-winning composer based in new york. trained at juilliard — one of the youngest musicians ever admitted to its artist diploma and master's programs at once — he writes for ensembles ranging from solo bass to full big band.
his music blends rich harmonic language, a strong melodic identity, and a deep sense of groove, and has been recognized by the nea, bmi, and ascap. he records as a leader and has appeared on releases from bon iver to dua saleh.