Bird Baillie with Sean Paul Live in Paris
Montreux Jazz Festival '06
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Bird has played the drums professionally for 27 years. He has experience playing Rock, R&B, Funk, Jazz & Gospel, but he has carved a successful niche in the Reggae/Dance-hall industry. This native form of music comes naturally for this accomplished musician.
Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Bird now reside in Atlanta, GA. and is seeking to further his musical horizons. Although he has lead several bands as a musical director, including the top charting, Sean Paul, he makes for an excellent band mate, following leadership. Bird also has knowledge and experience playing with sequenced tracks and is familiar with AKAI MPC, DRUM KAT, ROLAND and other formats.
As a respected drummer, Bird has played with numerous artists, reflecting just as many genres including Gospel, Rock, Jazz and R & B. One of the clips attached showcases Bird accompanying Sean Paul and the legendary, Carlos Santana.
Highlights of his career are as follows:
1983-1987
The Mighty Diamonds(Reggae) Toured U.S., Japan, England & Europe.
1990- 1991
Peter Blakeley(Soft Rock) double platinum recording artist. Toured Australia.
1993-1995
The Marley's (Reggae) Toured U.S., South America, Japan & England.
1997-1998
Shaggy (Reggae/Dance-Hall) Toured U.S. & Africa.
1999
Played with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Apollo in England with John Holt (Reggae).
2001
Yellow Man (Reggae/Dance-Hall)Toured U.S.
2002-2006
Sean Paul (Reggae/Dance-Hall/Hip-Hop)Toured U.S. Japan, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa & England.
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