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Charles Davis was a renowned classical music artist who made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on December 20, 1933, in Goodman, Mississippi, and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Davis was raised in a musical family, and his father was a saxophonist who played in a local band. Davis was exposed to music at an early age and showed a keen interest in playing the saxophone. Davis started playing the saxophone when he was just 12 years old. He was a self-taught musician who learned to play by listening to records and practicing on his own. Davis was a natural talent, and his skills quickly developed. He played in local bands and gained a reputation as a skilled saxophonist. In the early 1950s, Davis moved to New York City to pursue his music career. He played in various bands and worked as a session musician. Davis played with some of the most prominent jazz musicians of the time, including Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie, and John Coltrane. He also played in the house band at the Apollo Theater, where he backed up some of the biggest names in music. In the mid-1960s, Davis began to focus on classical music. He studied at the Juilliard School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. Davis was a dedicated student who worked hard to master his craft. He studied with some of the most respected classical saxophonists of the time, including Sigurd Rascher and Marcel Mule. Davis made his debut as a classical saxophonist in 1967. He performed at the Lincoln Center in New York City, where he played a concerto by Jacques Ibert. The performance was a huge success, and Davis received critical acclaim for his playing. He continued to perform as a classical saxophonist and became known for his virtuosic playing and expressive style. Davis was a prolific performer who played all over the world. He performed in Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as in the United States. Davis played with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Davis was also a respected teacher who taught at several universities and music schools. He taught at the Manhattan School of Music, the Juilliard School of Music, and the University of Michigan. Davis was a dedicated teacher who inspired his students to achieve their full potential. Many of his students went on to have successful careers as classical saxophonists. Davis received many awards and honors throughout his career. He was awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship in 1997, which is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a jazz musician in the United States. Davis was also inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame in 2001. Davis continued to perform and teach until his death on July 15, 2016. He was 82 years old. Davis left behind a legacy as one of the greatest classical saxophonists of all time. His virtuosic playing and expressive style inspired generations of musicians and will continue to do so for years to come.

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