Buster Bailey

Buster Bailey

William C. "Buster" Bailey (July 19, 1902 – April 12, 1967) was an American jazz clarinetist.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 19, 1902 (Memphis), Died April 12, 1967 (Brooklyn)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1924 - 1967

Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet, alto saxophone, saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, vocalist

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 265 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Vocalion	22922	10-in.	5/11/1938	The moon looks down and laughs	Billie Holiday	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Vocalion	22923	10-in.	5/11/1938	If I were you	Billie Holiday	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Vocalion	22924	10-in.	5/11/1938	Forget if you can	Billie Holiday	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Vocalion	23151	10-in.	6/23/1938	Having myself a time	Billie Holiday	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Vocalion	23152	10-in.	6/23/1938	Says my heart	Billie Holiday	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Vocalion	23153	10-in.	6/23/1938	I wish I had you	Billie Holiday	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Vocalion	23154	10-in.	6/23/1938	I'm gonna lock my heart (and throw away the key)	Billie Holiday	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	38598	10-in.	9/11/1934	Limehouse blues-1, 5	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	38599	10-in.	9/11/1934	Shanghai shuffle-2, 3	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	38600	10-in.	9/11/1934	Big John special-3, 4	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	38601	10-in.	9/11/1934	Happy as the day is long-3, 5	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	38602	10-in.	9/12/1934	Tidal wave-1, 4	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	38603	10-in.	9/12/1934	Down South camp meeting-1, 2	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	38604	10-in.	9/12/1934	Wrappin' it up-2, 3	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	38605	10-in.	9/12/1934	Memphis blues-3	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	38723	10-in.	9/25/1934	Wild party-1, 5	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	38724	10-in.	9/25/1934	Rug cutter's swing-1, 2, 4	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	38725	10-in.	9/25/1934	Hotter than 'ell-1, 4	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	38728	10-in.	9/25/1934	Liza-1, 3	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	39217	10-in.	1/2/1935	It's unbelievable	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	39218	10-in.	1/2/1935	Whisper sweet	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	39219	10-in.	1/2/1935	Throwin' stones at the sun	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	39220	10-in.	1/2/1935	You fit into the picture	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	61934	10-in.	4/13/1937	The swampland is calling me	Willie "The Lion" Smith and his Cubs		instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	61935	10-in.	4/13/1937	More than that	Willie "The Lion" Smith and his Cubs		instrumentalist, clarinet