Abena Koomson Davis and Steve Davis Interview

Love, Life, and Jazz: Abena Koomson Davis and Steve Davis

The jazz world has long celebrated couples who share both life and the stage. Vocalist Abena Koomson Davis and trombonist Steve Davis now join that tradition with their first jazz album together: Where Is Love? (WJ3 Records), Abena’s debut as a leader. With roots in theater, funk, and soul—including a starring role in Broadway’s Fela!—Abena embraces her long-held love of jazz on this recording, supported by Willie Jones III, Rick Germanson, Nat Reeves, Tony Davis, Mike DiRubbo, and Josh Bruneau.

Steve Davis, widely regarded as one of today’s finest jazz trombonists, has performed with legends from Art Blakey to Chick Corea. His latest release, We See (Smoke Sessions, 2024), captures his all-star sextet—Ralph Moore, Eddie Henderson, Renee Rosnes, Essiet Essiet, Lewis Nash, and Steve—in electrifying live performances at Smoke Jazz Club.