Buster Bailey

Saxophonist
BIRTHDAY
July 19,1902
Birthplace
Tennessee
Age
Apr 12,1967,age 64
Birth Sign
Cancer
BIRTHDAY
July 19,1902 (age Apr 12,1967,age 64)
Birthplace
Tennessee

About

American jazz musician who specialized in the clarinet, but also played the saxophone. He was a well-respected session musician.

Before Fame

He was taught to play the clarinet by classical teacher Franz Schoepp.

Trivia

He performed on several Clarence Williams albums which make up some of his best known work.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee.

Associated With

He and Peewee Russell both played the saxophone and clarinet.