RDYB has been given the opportunity to present a ‘project idea’ at the Madison Soup this Sunday, March 16, 2014. This is the first of many scholarship fundraisers yet to come this year. Come support the foundation and scholarships for…
Know some young bassists? Want to spread the word ? Problem solved. PRINTABLE (black and white or color) posters now here thanks to the sweet skills of our fantastic graphic design team. But what to do with these sweet informational…
The blog, “For Bass Players Only”, as the title indicates, is a great forum for bass players to talk,share stories, and update each other with upcoming gigs, publications etc. Two Richard Davis Foundation Bass Conference clinicians, Mr. Jerry Jemmott and…
Congratulations Richard! Yesterday, Monday, January 14, 2014, Richard Davis was inducted into the Jazz Masters Hall of Fame. Monday night, live from Lincoln Center, the National Endowment for the Arts awarded four musicians and jazz advocates with the highest honor America…
September 25, 2013 Helena Colins-Gavitt, 2013 RDYB Conference attendee is honored in her local paper! Congratulations to this young bass ambassador! Full Article Available here!
July 19, 2013 Notable conference alumni, current Julliard undergraduate, Daniel Chmielinski made a television appearance this morning with his jazz combo. Dan is one of the first (and possibly only so far) students to have attended the conference for 16…
June 1, 2013 Professor Richard Davis is publicly announced as an NEA Jazz Master for lifetime achievement, the highest honor given by the United States for recognition of outstanding lifetime contributions to the advancement of Jazz Arts. See Full NEA Feature…
April 3, 2013 Young Bassists are recognized by their local paper! These young bassists have all been very involved with the conference. Their parents have all been actively involved in the Bass Conference as well. Congratulations to these young bass…