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David Bailis

David Bailis is an internationally touring guitarist, composer and recording artist whose diverse and adventurous style encompasses jazz, funk, rock and world music influences.

About Me

David Bailis is a multi-talented musician best known for his skills as a guitarist and bassist. 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. In addition to touring as a guitarist for numerous artists, David was a longtime member of the renowned electro funk band Pimps of Joytime. He is the former guitarist of Grammy-nominated singer/emcee and Fugees alum John Forte’s band and currently is the musical director and guitarist for Sierre Leone hiphop superstar Bajah & the Dry Eye Crew. David has been featured in a wide range of publications including Bass Player Magazine and the New York Times. --In 2017, David launched the blog and podcast- Tourganic, which focuses on maintaining a healthy lifestyle on the road as a musician and a marathoner/Ironman athlete. David is based in Brooklyn, NY and when not on tour can be found performing and teaching in New York City. --DB3 is the brainchild of NYC guitarist and bassist David Bailis, who after touring internationally with renowned artists for many years, started his own trio in 2017. What began as a residency sparked an exciting creative outlet for Bailis. His debut solo album release in 2018 on Infinity Gritty/Ropeadope caught the attention of tastemakers and the press alike and his track “Do You” was featured on Spotify’s premiere jazz playlist- The State of Jazz. He and his team are excited to be releasing a new song every month of 2023. David Bailis’s skilled guitar playing and diverse sonic background shine through in his live shows with influences ranging from jazz, world music to hiphop/R&B. David has performed his adventurous compositions around the world and the band’s synergy take listeners on a memorable ride. IG @tourganic-10.1K Followers- [email protected]

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