DAVID BAILIS

DAVID BAILIS is a multi-talented musician best known for his skills as a guitarist. Equally accomplished as a composer, producer and educator David has showcased his musical talents throughout the world, performing to sold out crowds at a range of venues from Carnegie Hall to Golden Gate Park.

David leads his own group and has put out 3 critically acclaimed albums featured on numerous outlets including Spotify’s top curated jazz playlist- ‘The State of Jazz’ and has been profiled in a wide range of publications including Jazz Guitar Today, All About Jazz, NPR, BassPlayer Magazine and the New York Times. David’s most recent album ‘Tree of Life’ collaborated with the virtuosic tenor saxophone player Chris Speed, who is a member of the famed group ‘The Bad Plus’

In addition to touring as a guitarist for numerous artists, David was a longtime member of the renowned electro funk band Pimps of Joytime and has appeared with/collaborated with a diverse group of artists ranging from Grammy-nominated singer/emcee and Fugees alum John Forte, Chris Speed (The Bad Plus), Philip Glass and Sierre Leone’s hiphop world music superstar Bajah & the Dry Eye Crew. He also co-leads the band ‘Walk Talk’ with singer/percussionist extraordinaire Mayteana Morales.

In 2017, David launched the blog and podcast- Tourganic, which focuses on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and training on the road as a vegan athlete and musician. The podcast has featured luminaries including the great Sonny Rollins.

David is a 2:53 marathoner, competitive runner and triathlete, competing in countless races, collecting awards and medals keeping a rigorous training schedule which he documents for his fans on his instagram.

David is based in Brooklyn, NY and when not on tour can be found performing and teaching in New York City

PRESS

“In jazz, think Wes Montgomery, Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny, Sangeeta Michael Berardi. All of these musicians have a sonic worldview that they have been able to represent in their recordings faithfully. New York-based Guitarist David Bailis is knocking on the door of that club, with hisTree Of Life.“ - All About Jazz

“Bailis is in a whole new state of the race on his five song EP Tree of Life. His guitarisma is stellar as ever, just more thoughtful, fluid soulful, jazzy and improvisational as he ensembles with the adventurous new quartet of Chris Speed (tenor sax), Eric Lane (piano, synth bass) and Jason Nazary (drums)” - JW Vibe

“Bailis' guitar sounds as if it glows, with a benign—if not salubrious—radioactivity, bringing '60s surf and garage rock to mind in its more exuberant moments. His solo on the disc's opener, "Rays Of Light" is sharp and concise, drawing energy from the cosmos, tuned into solar flares or the rings of Saturn. Chris Speed's saxophone blows in from the spirit world, giving and taking with the guitarist's lines in a beautiful synchronicity. “ - All About Jazz

“Tree of Life” almost sounds and feels like a musical force that not only connects all lives, but also travels to heaven and the underworld. Bailis portrays soft touches of rock, funk, and afrobeat, yet stays fresh and generates a soundscape of modern jazz. “Tree of Life” manages to stay profound, soul-stirring, authentic, and proves to fabricate an enjoyable musical painting of its own.” - Skope Mag

“Tree of Life” is an album where Bailis leads the astounding quartet, and both perform creative and contemplative tunes. With Chris Speed on tenor sax, Jason Nazary on drums, and Eric Lane on piano and synth bass, the band delivers a sensational and wondrous performance on this record” - Skope Mag

“Brooklyn based artist knows how to modulate his energy flow and pace himself to achieve amazing results”

“Bailis’ guitar playing is exquisite and engaging”