Buster Bailey

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Born
19 July 1902
Born In
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
Died
12 April 1967 (aged 64)
William C. "Buster" Bailey (July 19, 1902 – April 12, 1967) was a jazz musician specializing in the clarinet, but also well versed on saxophone. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Bailey was one of the most respected session players of his era. Buster Bailey was a master of the clarinet and was educated on the instrument by classical teacher Franz Schoepp, the man who taught Benny Goodman. Bailey got his start with W.C. Handy’s Orchestra in 1917 when he was just fifteen years old. After two years of touring with Handy, Bailey quit the orchestra while the band was in Chica… read more
William C. "Buster" Bailey (July 19, 1902 – April 12, 1967) was a jazz musician specializing in the clarinet, but also well versed on saxophone. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Bailey was one of the most respected session players of his era. Buster Bailey was a master of the cla… read more
William C. "Buster" Bailey (July 19, 1902 – April 12, 1967) was a jazz musician specializing in the clarinet, but also well versed on saxophone. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Bailey was one of the most respected session players of his era. Buster Bailey was a master of the clarinet and was educated on the instrument by classical teacher Franz Scho… read more

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1 Jazz Foundations Vol. 10 There's a House in Harlem for Sale
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2 Highlights of Buster Bailey Light Up
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3 Complete Jazz Series 1925 - 1940 Eccentric Rag (06-?-40)
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4 Chicksaw Bluff Chicksaw Bluff
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5 All That Jazz Rhythm Rhythm
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6 Play track Jazz Foundations Vol. 10 Santa Claus Blues
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7 Jazz Foundations Vol. 10 Rhythm, Rhythm
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8 The Ultimate Jazz Archive Corrine Corrini (Where've Been You So Long)
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9 Cuttin' Out Knock-Kneed Sal (On the Mourner's Bench)
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10 Shanghai Shuffle There's a House in Harlem for Sale (Original Mix)
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  1. 1,059 listeners

    15 Feb 2007 · 22 tracks

    The Ultimate Jazz Archive 2 (4 Of 4)
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  2. 794 listeners

    1 Jan 2010 · 22 tracks

    A Passion for Jazz, Vol. 10
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  3. 776 listeners

    19 Oct 2014 · 22 tracks

    Shanghai Shuffle
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  4. 720 listeners

    31 Dec 2007 · 22 tracks

    Jazz Foundations Vol. 10
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