“Davis Cup” by Walter Davis Jr. is a 1959 jazz album that exudes both mastery and dynamism. A skilled pianist, Davis Jr. dazzles with original compositions and sophisticated renditions. Accompanied by prominent musicians like Donald Byrd and Jackie McLean, the album presents a captivating fusion of bop and hard bop. Davis Jr.’s contagious energy and technical prowess make this album an emblematic representation of 1950s jazz.