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Nick Jonah Davis is a solo guitarist from Nottingham, England. He has released two albums with Tompkins Square Records, and was featured on the fourth volume of their 'Imaginational Anthem' compilation series.
'Nottingham-based
Nick Jonah Davis is a formidable guitarist in the tradition of Bert
Jansch, Nick Drake, etc. Though there’s a clear comparison to be made
with the monolithic John Fahey, perhaps there’s a more British
sensibility to his playing. Making use of modal tunings to create a
resonating whole, Davis’s spindly melodies sometimes hither and thither
on top, whilst at other times forthright lines are prominent.The effect
is always a thoroughly rich and nourishing, highly spirited series of
wordless tales.' - Crushing Death and Grief
'It's a high-wire act that very few guitarists could pull off.' - Tompkins Square label boss Josh Rosenthal
‘Ours
is a moment rich in solo guitar players, all exploring and expanding on
an already deep tradition. Nick Jonah Davis is a worthy addition to
this canon. …He adopts a glorious, deeply resonant sound, and spins out
his finger-picked melodies into what become beautiful filigreed
narrative pieces.’ - The Liminal
'His
ability to conjure up images and tell stories with just his elegant
guitar playing is nothing less than mesmerising. You feel your jaw
dropping as his fingers weave the notes plucked from his guitar strings
into beautiful little vignettes. Who needs words when you have guitar
playing this warm and honest?' - Left Lion
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