Benny Bailey
It is a bit ironic that Benny Bailey is best known for his contributions to the famous Eddie Harris/Les McCann Swiss Movement album, since he admitted later on that he did not care for the funky music. An extroverted and highly expressive player who mostly appeared in boppish settings, Bailey's longtime residence in Europe resulted in him gaining less fame (although probably more work) than if he had spent more time in the U.S.
Bailey had some training on piano and flute early in his career, switched permanently to trumpet, and studied at the Cleveland Conservatory of Music. In the early 1940s, he played with groups led by Bull Moose Jackson and Scatman Crothers. After gigging with Jay McShann, he was with Dizzy Gillespie's big band from 1947-1948, and then became a key member of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra (1948-1953). The trumpeter left Hampton during a European tour, settling overseas. He spent a long period in Sweden, working with Harry Arnold's big band (1957-1959), recording with Stan Getz and touring with Quincy Jones (1959). A brief visit to the United States in 1960 (during which he recorded a near-classic album for Candid, Big Brass) was followed by his relocation to Germany. Bailey worked steadily, recording with Eric Dolphy in 1961, being featured with the Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band, touring with George Gruntz's Concert Jazz band, and in 1986 he became a member of the Paris Reunion Band. In addition to the Candid date, Bailey led sessions for many European labels, including Sonet, Metronome, Saba, Freedom, Enja, Ego, Hot House, and Gemini, plus an American set in 1978 for Jazzcraft. But it is his explosive solos on "Cold Duck Time" and "Compared to What" from the Harris/McCann concert (now also available on video) that made him most famous. Bailey recorded a well-received tribute to Louis Armstrong titled The Satchmo Legacy in 2000 and maintained an active touring schedule. The veteran trumpeter passed away April 15, 2005 at his home in Amsterdam.
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In Sweden: 1957 - 1959 Sessions
Jazz - Lançado por Fresh Sound Records em 11 de nov. de 2011
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Grand Salm
Bebop - Lançado por Storyville em 20 de ago. de 1998
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I Remember Love
Benny Bailey, Kirt Lightsel, Petrasek Epoque String Orchestra
Jazz - Lançado por Laika Records em 6 de jun. de 2006
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The Satchmo Legacy
Jazz - Lançado por ENJA RECORDS Matthias Winckelmann em 1 de jan. de 2000
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For Heaven's Sake
Contemporary Jazz - Lançado por Hot House em 29 de dez. de 2016
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Round Midnight
Jazz - Lançado por SteepleChase em 1 de jan. de 2016
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Revelation
Jazz - Lançado por SteepleChase em 1 de jan. de 1995
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Jazzcraft Studio Recordings 1978-79
Howard McGhee, Teddy Edwards, Benny Bailey
Free Jazz & Avant-Garde - Lançado por Storyville Records em 30 de mai. de 2011
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Jazznost
Czech-Norwegian Band, Benny Bailey
Jazz - Lançado por Hot Club Records em 23 de jan. de 1990
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A Land of Dolls
Jazz - Lançado por Kick(OBH Musikverlag) em 21 de fev. de 2006
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Jazznost
Czech-Norwegian Band, Benny Bailey
Jazz - Lançado por Ponca Jazz Records em 23 de jan. de 1990
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Suomessa
Pop - Lançado por WM Finland em 23 de mai. de 2014
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The Bag is Packed
Jazz - Lançado por Timeless Records em 28 de jan. de 2009
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