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Dave Bailey was a US jazz drummer born on February 22, 1926, in Portsmouth, VA. He passed away on December 30, 2023. After completing his military service as a pilot in World War II, Bailey studied drumming in New York. Known for his solid swing and bop style, he played a significant role in helping to popularize the bossa nova in the 1960s. Bailey learned the bossa nova rhythm while touring South America in 1959 and assisted many American drummers in mastering the sound.

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