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Derek Bailey

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Active

1970s - 2000s

Born

January 29, 1930 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

Died

December 25, 2005 in London, England

Genre

Jazz Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative/Indie Rock Avant-Garde Jazz Experimental Rock Free Improvisation Free Jazz Film Score Free Funk

Member Of

Joseph Holbrooke Trio London Jazz Composers' Orchestra
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Derek Bailey

Biography by Chris Kelsey

Prolific British avant-garde jazz guitarist with a truly unique style.
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Album Highlights

  • Outcome
    Derek Bailey
    Outcome
  • Lace
    Derek Bailey
    Lace
  • Mirakle
    Derek Bailey
    Mirakle
  • Drops
    Derek Bailey / Andrea C …
    Drops
  • Aida
    Derek Bailey
    Aida
  • First Duo Concert: London 1974
    Anthony Braxton / Derek …
    First Duo Concert: Lond …
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Artists Moods

  • Brittle
  • Provocative
  • Cerebral
  • Complex
  • Fiery
  • Searching
  • Sophisticated
  • Uncompromising
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  • Confident
  • Intense

Artists Themes

  • Imagination
  • Maverick
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