Derek Bailey
British guitarist (1930-2005) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 75
Derek Bailey was an English avant-garde guitarist and an important figure in the free improvisation movement. Bailey abandoned conventional performance techniques found in jazz, exploring atonality, noise, and whatever unusual sounds he could produce with the guitar.
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- Jamie Muir Bandmate in The Music Improvisation Company
Evan Parker Bandmate in The Music Improvisation Company
Barry Guy Bandmate in Iskra 1903
Hugh Seymour Davies Bandmate in The Music Improvisation Company
John Zorn Produced Yankees (1983)
Fred Frith Produced Guitar Solos 2 (1976)
Han Bennink Duets: The Topography of the Lungs (1970)
Hans Reichel Duets: Guitar Solos 2 (1976)
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Much of his work was released on his own label Incus Records. In addition to solo work, Bailey collaborated frequently with other musicians and recorded with collectives such as Spontaneous Music Ensemble and Company.
