Trombonist/composer Michael Davis has enjoyed a diverse and acclaimed career over the past 40 years. Widely known as the trombonist for five world tours with the Rolling Stones, he toured and recorded extensively with Frank Sinatra, has released 14 CDs as a solo artist, composed over 150 works, authored a dozen books for brass players of all levels and appeared on over 500 CDs, television themes and motion picture soundtracks. He is the founder, creator and president of Hip-Bone Music, Inc. In 2011, the S.E. Shires Company released the Michael Davis signature model trombone. His latest release, Open City with the Hip-Bone Big Band, features a star studded line-up of New York jazz and studio luminaries including David Mann, Steve Wilson, Troy Roberts, Andy Snitzer, Marshall Gilkes, Ryan Keberle, Scott Wendholt, Mike Rodriguez, Zaq Davis, Andy Ezrin, Cole Davis and Jared Schonig.