Edward F. Davis, known as Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, was an influential American jazz tenor saxophonist, born in 1922 and active until his passing in 1986. Renowned for his powerful sound and energetic style, Davis played with legendary jazz musicians and was celebrated for his distinctive approach to the saxophone. The origin of his nickname "Lockjaw," later shortened to "Jaws," remains uncertain, with some attributing it to a tune's title or his strong grip on the saxophone mouthpiece.