From childhood, Rian Davis grew up as part of a professional musical family. His parents, older siblings and extended family were always performing, recording and touring. At his earliest age Rian displayed exceptional musical talent and sensibilities which coupled with the experience and influence of his family, made him an instant success as a lead vocalist for the family’s various musical configurations and projects.
As he grew, Rian quickly learned the art of arranging and composition along with audio engineering and recording skills. His talent is evident on many recordings of his original music and standards from the American Jazz Songbook, his favorite genre. Whether performing with a 20 piece big band or smaller combos he continues to achieve critical and popular success with his concert performances.
Rian, his show and band
Rian's shows are a classic style of entertainment. A tribute to a nostalgic mid-century time, when rare and talented individuals held the public fascination. Individuals like Frank Sinatra, Peggy lee, Nat King Cole, Count Basie, and so many other great artists who helped to define the soundtrack of our life. No mass choreography, nor crazy pyrotechnics needed for those cats. Just plain remarkable talent was sufficient. To this end Rian Davis with his band; The Chairmen of Swing are dedicated. They are NOT impersonators. Their guiding vision for every show is to keep aflame all that came before, while also creating new songs and standards for today!
Rian's sound is reminiscent of Sinatra, he's a true “crooner' in every sense. Displaying a vocal mastery of phrasing and nuance, rarely achieved and seldom heard in today's musical landscape. Not merely just a singer of songs, but an entertainer that commands the stage. Capturing and captivating every audience with humor and casual charm. His band; The Chairmen of Swing, bring the highest level of jazz artistry and professionalism to every performance. To be the best, you gotta work with the best ...simple as that. That is what Rian and his band do, that is who they are, and no one in their field today does it better.