Eddy Davis passes away

[Jim Garber]

Somehow I didn't know about Eddy until this morning when a friend mentioned him. He died on April 9 from complications due to Covid-19. One obit is here. Another is here.

He is known for his tenor banjo playing but also played tenor guitar and mandola.

He posted quite a few videos on YouTube in the kast few years playing chord melody arrangements of jazz standards. Here is his YouTube channel.

Here are a few threads about him on MC (there are more):

Eddy Davis Mando

From the Playing of Eddy Davis

[fox]

That is sad, i watched many of his videos !

[Mandophile]

I wouldn't want to be pessimistic but if anyone should hear of a demise that's COVID-19 related, please post. Thank you.

[MikeEdgerton]

Sorry to hear this, R.I.P.

[Ken]

Eddy was such a master. Sad news.

[Charles E.]

Wow, so sad. Eddy was one of the best. Really enjoyed his tenor guitar videos.

[Explorer]

Oh, no.

I had thought he was doing better, and then life got complicated and I lost focus on this.

This is a great loss. Eddy was always a great teacher and generous with his knowledge. The world is poorer for his absence.

@Jim, thanks for the heads up.