Nikki Davis

Nikki Davis shares the same passion her grandfather (Illinois Jacquet) had to ensure that his legacy continues through jazz music education and promotion of the Illinois Jacquet Foundation.

Nikki enjoyed the many musical adventures she got to experience from such a unique perspective, spending countless hours with her grandfather as a child and young adult; from witnessing Jazz luminaries frequent her grandfather’s rehearsal studio in St. Albans (Queens, NY) to attending many of his concerts across the U.S. and over seas.

In addition to her work with IJF, Nikki works in the Health Care industry specializing in Operations and Technology Program Management. Nikki holds an MBA from Long Island University, NY and a BA from Mount St. Mary’s College, CA.