Xavier Davis (born 1971 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and music educator who leads the Xavier Davis Trio.
In addition to performing with the Christian McBride Big Band and other groups as a side man.
In 2014 he was appointed Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University.
[2] He performed on two Grammy-winning albums The Good Feeling, and Bringin' It with the Christian McBride Big Band.
[2] Davis recognizes former Juilliard Jazz faculty chair and drummer Carl Allen, James Williams, and Billy Hart as mentors.