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Buster BaileyBuster Bailey Buster Bailey American jazz clarinetist (1902–1967) William C. "Buster" Bailey (July 19, 1902 – April 12, 1967) was an American jazz clarinetist.[1] This article needs additional citations for verification. (June 2016) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Buster Bailey Buster Bailey (1946) Background information Born William C. Bailey (1902-07-19)July 19, 1902 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Died August 12, 1967(1967-08-12) (aged 65) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz, swing Occupation Musician Instrument Clarinet Years active 1917–1967 Formerly of Fletcher Henderson, John Kirby, Red Allen Close Career history Early career Buster Bailey was taught clarinet by classical teacher Franz Schoepp, who also taught Benny Goodman.[2] Bailey gained his start with W.C. Handy's Orchestra in 1917, when he was just fifteen years… (Source: Wikipedia)
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