Follow Wild Bill Davison to join the conversation.
When you follow Wild Bill Davison, you’ll get access to exclusive messages from the artist and comments from fans. You’ll also be the first to know when they release new music and merch.
William Edward Davison (January 5, 1906 - November 14, 1989), nicknamed "Wild Bill", was an American jazz cornetist.
He emerged through his work playing alongside Muggsy Spanier and Frank Teschemacher.
Wild Bill Davison is best remembered for his association with bandleader Eddie Condon.
His nickname of "Wild Bill" reflected a reputation for heavy drinking and womanizing in his younger years.