Hodges (1961, 1963–66); and singer Ella Fitzgerald (1963). In addition to working with his own group, Davis recorded and led tours with Duke Ellington from 1969 through 1971. In the 1970s he recorded for the Black & Blue Records label in Paris, France with a variety of swing all-stars, including saxophonist and clarinetist Buddy Tate (1972); trombonist Al Grey (1972); saxophonist and blues shouter Eddie Vinson (1972); double bass player Slam Stewart (1972), tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet (1973), and tenor saxophonist Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis (1976). He played with Lionel Hampton from 1978 through 1980. The duo appeared periodically after at festivals through the early 1990s. In 1983 Davis recorded with French jazz saxophonist Guy Lafitte in 1983. In 1987 he toured with trombonist Grover Mitchell and his band. He also toured France with the ensemble '3 D' whose other members included French vibraphonist Dany Doriz and French drummer Michel Denis. He appeared at many music festivals internationally during the 1980s and into the early 1990s. Davis died on August 17, 1995 in Moorestown, New Jersey. Discography As leader/co-leader 1951: "Eyesight To The Blind" // "Catch 'Em Young, Treat 'Em Rough, Tell 'Em Nothing" (OKeh 4-6808) 1951: "Chicken Gumbo" // "Hi Diddle Diddle" (OKeh 4-6836) – note: these four songs feature Bill Jennings, Chris Columbus (AKA Chris Columbo) 1952: Azure-Te (Paris Blues) (Columbia 4-39819, sung by Frank Sinatra, composition: Bill Davis, lyrics: Donald Wolf), #30 on Billboard Hot 100 in 27 September 1952. 1954: Here's Wild Bill Davis (Epic LG-1004 [10" LP]) – with Floyd Smith, Chris Columbus 1954: On The Loose (Epic LN-1121 [10" LP]) – with Floyd Smith, Chris Columbus 1955: Wild Bill Davis At Birdland (Epic LN-3118) – with Floyd Smith, Chris Columbus; reissued as Lullaby Of Birdland in 1972. 1955: Evening Concerto (Epic LN-3308) – with Floyd Smith, Chris Columbus 1956: Wild Bill Davis On Broadway (Imperial LP-9010) – with Floyd Smith, Joe Morris 1956: Wild Bill Davis In Hollywood (Imperial LP-9015) – with Floyd Smith, Joe Morris 1959: Wild Bill Davis Swings Hit Songs From "My Fair Lady" (Everest LPBR-5014/SDBR-1014) – with Maurice Simon, Milt Hinton, Jo Jones 1959: Flying High With Wild Bill Davis (Everest LPBR-5052/SDBR-1052) – with George Clark, Bill Jennings, Grady Tate 1960: Dance The Madison! (Everest LPBR-5094/SDBR-1094) 1960: Organ Grinder's Swing (Everest LPBR-5116/SDBR-1116) – reissue of Dance The Madison! 1961: Dis Heah (This Here) (Everest LPBR-5125/SDBR-1125) 1961: The Music From Milk &