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Lew Davis was born on August 4, 1903 in London, England. His early childhood and education is unknown or when he picked up the trombone. He began playing with Jack Hylton And His Orchestra as the only trombonist on recordings from 1923 to 1928. He then joined Leo Vauchant before moving on to become a part of  Paul Fenhoulet’s band.

The Thirties saw Lew with Ray Noble, Ambrose & His Orchestra, Lew Stone & The Monseigneur Band, as well as his own Lew Davis Trombone Trio. He went on to work with Benny Carter And His Orchestra, Jack Harris & His Orchestra, Ronnie Munro & His Orchestra, Savoy Hotel Orpheans, and Louis de Vries And His Rhythm Boys.

Trombonist Lew Davis dided in London on November 24, 1986.

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