Samuel David Bailey (born February 22, 1926) is an American

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drummer.

Early life

Born in

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, Bailey studied drumming in New York City at the Music Center Conservatory after serving in the

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during World War II.

Career

Bailey played with

Herbie Jones Herbie Jones (born Herbert Robert Jones) (March 23, 1926, Miami - March 19, 2001, New York City) was an American jazz trumpeter and arranger. Jones dropped out of college to move to New York, where he joined the Lucky Millinder band. In su ...

from 1951–53 and later with Johnny Hodges,

Charles Mingus Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was an American jazz upright bassist, pianist, composer, bandleader, and author. A major proponent of collective improvisation, he is considered to be one of the greatest jazz musicians and ...

, Lou Donaldson,

Curtis Fuller Curtis DuBois Fuller (December 15, 1932May 8, 2021) was an American jazz trombonist. He was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and contributed to many classic jazz recordings. Early life Fuller was born in Detroit on December 15, 1932. ...

, Billy Taylor,

Art Farmer Arthur Stewart Farmer (August 21, 1928 – October 4, 1999) was an American jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player. He also played flumpet, a trumpet–flugelhorn combination especially designed for him. He and his identical twin brother, double ...

, Ben Webster, and Horace Silver. Between 1954 and 1968, he played on several sessions led by

Gerry Mulligan Gerald Joseph Mulligan (April 6, 1927 – January 20, 1996), also known as Jeru, was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and arranger. Though primarily known as one of the leading jazz baritone saxophonists—playing the instrum ...

, and in the 1960s he played with

Clark Terry Clark Virgil Terry Jr. (December 14, 1920 – February 21, 2015) was an American swing and bebop trumpeter, a pioneer of the flugelhorn in jazz, and a composer and educator. He played with Charlie Barnet (1947), Count Basie (1948–51), Duke ...

Kenny Dorham McKinley Howard "Kenny" Dorham (August 30, 1924 – December 5, 1972) was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer. Dorham's talent is frequently lauded by critics and other musicians, but he never received the kind of attention or public ...

, Grant Green,

Lee Konitz Leon Konitz (October 13, 1927 – April 15, 2020) was an American composer and alto saxophonist. He performed successfully in a wide range of jazz styles, including bebop, cool jazz, and avant-garde jazz. Konitz's association with the cool jazz ...

, Cal Tjader, Roger Kellaway, and Bob Brookmeyer. In 1969, he retired from music and became a flight instructor. Beginning in 1973, he worked in music education in New York and was involved with the Jazzmobile.

Discography

As leader

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'' (Epic, 1960) *''

Gettin' Into Somethin' ''Gettin' Into Somethin'' is an album by jazz drummer Dave Bailey which was originally released on the Epic label in 1961.Reaching Out Reaching Out may refer to: Music * ''Reaching Out'' (Dave Bailey album) or the title song, 1961 * ''Reaching Out'' (Menudo album), 1984 * "Reaching Out" (Nero song), 2011 * "Reaching Out" (Queen + Paul Rodgers song), 2005, originally by Rock Th ...

'' (Jazztime, 1961) *'' Bash!'' (Jazzline, 1961) *''

2 Feet in the Gutter ''2 Feet in the Gutter'' is the final album led by jazz drummer Dave Bailey which was originally released on the Epic label in 1961. The album features the first recording of "Comin' Home Baby" which became a top 40 hit for Mel Tormé. Reception ...

'' (Epic, 1961)

As sideman

With

George Braith George Braith (born George Timothy Braithwaite on June 26, 1939) is a soul-jazz saxophonist from New York. Career Braith is known for playing multiple horns at once, a technique pioneered by Roland Kirk. Braith is credited with the invention of ...

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Two Souls in One ''Two Souls in One'' is the debut album by American saxophonist George Braith recorded in 1963 and released on the Blue Note label.

'' (Blue Note, 1963) With Bob Brookmeyer *''

Traditionalism Revisited ''Traditionalism Revisited'' is an album by jazz trombonist and pianist Bob Brookmeyer featuring popular music of the 1920s and 1930s recorded in 1957 for the World Pacific label. Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "While these ...

'' (World Pacific, 1957) With

Chris Connor Mary Jean Loutsenhizer, known professionally as Chris Connor (November 8, 1927 – August 29, 2009) was an American jazz singer. Biography Chris Connor was born Mary Loutsenhizer in Kansas City, Missouri, to Clyde Loutsenhizer and Mabel Shir ...

*''Free Spirits'' (Atlantic, 1962) With Lou Donaldson *''

Swing and Soul ''Swing and Soul'' is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded for the Blue Note label and performed by Donaldson's Quintet with Herman Foster, Peck Morrison, Dave Bailey, and Ray Barretto. The album was awarded 3 stars by Allmusic re ...

'' (Blue Note, 1957) *''

Blues Walk ''Blues Walk'' is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson. It has been considered Donaldson's "undisputed masterpiece". Huey, Steve. allmusic/ref> The title track by Donaldson is not to be confused with Clifford Brown's 1954 composition " T ...

'' (Blue Note, 1958) *'' The Time Is Right'' (Blue Note, 1959) *''

Here 'Tis ''Here 'Tis'' is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded for the Blue Note label in 1961 and performed by Donaldson with organist Baby Face Willette, guitarist Grant Green and drummer Dave Bailey.Gravy Train'' (Blue Note, 1961) With

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Modern Art Modern art includes artistic work produced during the period extending roughly from the 1860s to the 1970s, and denotes the styles and philosophies of the art produced during that era. The term is usually associated with art in which the tradi ...

'' (United Artists, 1958) With

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Imagination Imagination is the production or simulation of novel objects, sensations, and ideas in the mind without any immediate input of the senses. Stefan Szczelkun characterises it as the forming of experiences in one's mind, which can be re-creations ...

'' (Savoy, 1959) *''

South American Cookin' ''South American Cookin is an album by jazz trombone, trombonist Curtis Fuller, released in 1961 on the Epic Records, Epic label.Stan Getz Stanley Getz (February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist. Playing primarily the tenor saxophone, Getz was known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, with his prime influence being the wispy, mellow timbre of ...

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Jazz Samba Encore! ''Jazz Samba Encore!'' is a bossa nova album by Stan Getz and Luiz Bonfá, released on the Verve label. It is bossa nova in a slower groove. It contains a mix of Jobim standards as well as originals from Bonfá. Performers also include Antonio C ...

'' (Verve, 1963) *'' Stan Getz with Guest Artist Laurindo Almeida'' (Verve, 1963) With Grant Green *'' Green Street'' (Blue Note, 1961) With

Tubby Hayes Edward Brian "Tubby" Hayes (30 January 1935 – 8 June 1973) was an English jazz multi-instrumentalist, best known for his tenor saxophone playing in groups with fellow sax player Ronnie Scott and with trumpeter Jimmy Deuchar. Early life H ...

*'' Tubbs in N.Y.'' (Fontana, 1961) With Roger Kellaway *'' A Jazz Portrait of Roger Kellaway'' with Jim Hall (Regina, 1963) *''

The Roger Kellaway Trio ''The Roger Kellaway Trio'' is an album by jazz pianist Roger Kellaway recorded for the Prestige label in 1965.Lee Konitz Leon Konitz (October 13, 1927 – April 15, 2020) was an American composer and alto saxophonist. He performed successfully in a wide range of jazz styles, including bebop, cool jazz, and avant-garde jazz. Konitz's association with the cool jazz ...

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Tranquility Tranquillity (also spelled tranquility) is the quality or state of being tranquil; that is, calm, serene, and worry-free. The word tranquillity appears in numerous texts ranging from the religious writings of Buddhism, where the term ''passaddhi'' ...

'' (Verve, 1957) With

Norman Mapp John Norman Mapp (1928–1988) was a jazz vocalist and composer. Biography Mapp was born and raised in Queens, New York, Queens, New York. He was married to Marilyn Patricia Folk Lewis Mapp, and was the father of four sons, one daughter and one ...

*'' Jazz Ain't Nothin' But Soul'' (Epic, 1961) With Howard McGhee *'' Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out '' (United Artists, 1962) With Marian McPartland *'' Bossa Nova + Soul'' (Time, 1963) With Helen Merrill *''

The Artistry of Helen Merrill ''The Artistry of Helen Merrill'' is an album released by American vocalist Helen Merrill in 1965 on the Mainstream Records, Mainstream label.Edwards, D., Callahan, Eyries, P., Watts, R. & Neely, TDiscography of the Mainstream Label (Preview) acc ...

'' (Mainstream, 1965) With

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Presenting the Gerry Mulligan Sextet ''Presenting the Gerry Mulligan Sextet'' is an album led by American jazz baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan featuring tracks recorded in 1955 and released on the EmArcy label.Mainstream of Jazz ''Mainstream of Jazz'' is an album led by American jazz baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan with tracks recorded in 1956 which were released by EmArcy.

'' (EmArcy, 1956) *''

Recorded in Boston at Storyville ''Recorded in Boston at Storyville'' (often simply called ''At Storyville'') is a live album by the Gerry Mulligan Quartet from performances recorded at the Storyville nightclub in late 1956 and released by Pacific Jazz.The Teddy Wilson Trio & Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Bob Brookmeyer at Newport'' (Verve, 1957) *''

Blues in Time ''Gerry Mulligan - Paul Desmond Quartet'' (later retitled ''Blues in Time'') is a jazz album by Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan released in 1957 on the Verve label.

'' (Verve, 1957) - with Paul Desmond *''

The Gerry Mulligan Songbook ''The Gerry Mulligan Songbook'' (subtitled ''Volume 1'') is an album by American jazz saxophonist Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in late 1957 and released on the World Pacific label.

'' (World Pacific, 1957) *''

Reunion with Chet Baker ''Reunion with Chet Baker'' is an album recorded in 1957 by saxophonist Gerry Mulligan's Quartet with trumpeter Chet Baker which was released by World Pacific.

'' (World Pacific, 1957) - with

Chet Baker Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker Jr. (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist. He is known for major innovations in cool jazz that led him to be nicknamed the "Prince of Cool". Baker earned much attention and ...

*'' Annie Ross Sings a Song with Mulligan!'' (World Pacific, 1959) - with Annie Ross *''

What Is There to Say? ''What Is There to Say?'' is a 1959 album by Gerry Mulligan.Gerry Mull ...

'' (Columbia, 1959) *'' The Concert Jazz Band'' (Verve, 1960) *'' Jeru'' (Columbia, 1962) *'' Night Lights'' (Philips, 1963) *'' Relax!'' (Fontana, 1964) *''

Butterfly with Hiccups ''Butterfly with Hiccups'' (also released as ''Line for Lyons'') is an album by American jazz saxophonist Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1963 and 1964 and first released on the Limelight label.Something Borrowed - Something Blue ''Something Borrowed - Something Blue'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1966 and first released on the Limelight label.

'' (Limelight, 1966) With Mark Murphy *''

That's How I Love the Blues! That's may refer to: * ''"That's"'', a brand name used on recordable media by Taiyo Yuden and its subsidiary ''That's Fukushima Co., Ltd.'' * Several English-language listings magazines in the People's Republic of China **''That's Beijing'' **''Tha ...

'' (Riverside, 1962) With

André Previn André George Previn (; born Andreas Ludwig Priwin; April 6, 1929 – February 28, 2019) was a German-American pianist, composer, and conductor. His career had three major genres: Hollywood films, jazz, and classical music. In each he achieved ...

* ''The Subterraneans'' (Soundtrack) (MGM, 1960) With

Vi Redd Elvira "Vi" Redd (born September 20, 1928) is an American jazz alto saxophone player, vocalist and educator. She has been active since the early 1950s and is known primarily for playing in the blues style. She is highly regarded as an accomplis ...

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Lady Soul ''Lady Soul'' is the twelfth studio album by American singer Aretha Franklin released in early 1968, by Atlantic Records. Background ''Lady Soul'' was Franklin's third R&B chart-topper and reached number two on the ''Billboard'' 200, tying w ...

'' (Atco, 1963) With Charlie Rouse *'' Yeah!'' (Epic, 1961) With

Lalo Schifrin Boris Claudio "Lalo" Schifrin (born June 21, 1932) is an Argentine-American pianist, composer, arranger and conductor. He is best known for his large body of film and TV scores since the 1950s, incorporating jazz and Latin American musical elemen ...

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Samba Para Dos ''Samba Para Dos'' is an album by Argentine composer, pianist and conductor Lalo Schifrin and American trombonist Bob Brookmeyer recorded in 1963 and released on the Verve label.Payne, DLalo Schifrin discographyaccessed March 6, 2012

'' with Bob Brookmeyer (Verve, 1963) *''

Once a Thief and Other Themes ''Once a Thief and Other Themes'' is an album of film and television themes by Argentine composer, pianist and conductor Lalo Schifrin recorded in 1965 and released on the Verve label.Payne, DLalo Schifrin discographyaccessed March 14, 2012 The ...

'' (Verve, 1965) With

Jimmy Scott James Victor Scott (July 17, 1925 – June 12, 2014), known professionally as Little Jimmy Scott or Jimmy Scott, was an American jazz vocalist known for his high natural contralto voice and his sensitivity on ballads and love songs. After ...

*'' Very Truly Yours'' (Savoy, 1955) With

Bola Sete Bola Sete (born Djalma de Andrade; July 16, 1923 – February 14, 1987) was a Brazilian guitarist who played jazz with Vince Guaraldi and Dizzy Gillespie. History Born Djama de Andrade in Rio de Janeiro, Sete was the only son of a family with ...

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Bossa Nova Bossa nova () is a style of samba developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is mainly characterized by a "different beat" that altered the harmonies with the introduction of unconventional chords and an innovativ ...

'' (Fantasy, 1962) With Art Simmons *'' Art Simmons Quartet'' (BAM, 1956) With Billy Taylor *'' Billy Taylor with Four Flutes'' (Riverside, 1959) With

*'' Back in Bean's Bag'' (Columbia, 1962) - with Coleman Hawkins *'' More (Theme From Mondo Cane)'' with Ben Webster (Cameo, 1963) *'' Tread Ye Lightly'' (Cameo, 1964) *''

Tonight Tonight may refer to: Television * ''Tonight'' (1957 TV programme), a 1957–1965 British current events television programme hosted by Cliff Michelmore that was broadcast on BBC * ''Tonight'' (1975 TV programme), a 1975–1979 British current ...

'' (Mainstream, 1965) - with Bob Brookmeyer *'' The Power of Positive Swinging'' (Mainstream, 1965) - with Bob Brookmeyer *''

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'' (Mainstream, 1966) - with Bob Brookmeyer *''

It's What's Happenin' ''It's What's Happenin (subtitled ''The Varitone Sound of Clark Terry'') is an album by American jazz trumpeter Clark Terry featuring performances recorded in 1967 for the Impulse! label.

'' (Impulse!, 1967) With Lucky Thompson *''

Lucky Thompson Plays Jerome Kern and No More ''Lucky Thompson Plays Jerome Kern and No More'' is an album led by saxophonist Lucky Thompson recorded in 1963 and released on the Moodsville label.

'' (Moodsville, 1963) With Ben Webster *''

The Soul of Ben Webster ''The Soul of Ben Webster'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist Ben Webster featuring tracks recorded in 1958 for the Verve label.Dave Baileyat

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