Tim Bailey on Bass

He’s been dubbed as a Quiet Beast by some, and a Gentle Giant by others.  While being a man of few words, Timothy Bailey, Jr.’s presence in the bass chair on stage has provided a trusted foundation for many of the most respected names in the music industry.  

The Kansas City native has accompanied or toured with the top artist in pop (Ariana Grande, Julia Michaels), R&B (Tyrese, Ruben Studdard), Soul (El Debarge, Lalah Hathaway), Rap (2 Chainz, DJ Quik), Gospel (Kirk Franklin, Israel Houghton), Smooth Jazz (Dave Koz, Julian Vaughn) and Adult Contemporary (Deborah Cox, David Foster). In addition to playing some of the worlds most notable festivals, arenas and stadiums, Timothy has also appeared on many highly-revered television shows.  From daytime talkshows like Ellen Degeneres and Wendy Williams to late night programs including both Tonight Shows with Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno, Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel, as well as Saturday Night Live, and many Award shows including the American Music Awards, the Soultrain Awards, and the Radio Disney Music Awards.

As a session musician, Timothy’s playing has been featured on chart topping albums and songs with Jill Scott, Katherine McFee, All 4 One, Jordin Sparks, Frank Ocean, Gerald Albright, Big Sean, Snoop Dogg, Virtue, Leandria Johnson, Tamela Mann, Rahsaan Patterson and others. And after spending a great deal of time accompanying and producing other artist, His debut project “Levels,” released in 2023, was loved and adored by many worldwide. He’s currently working on a follow up that is slated to be released by the spring of 2024.

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Television Shows
Good Morning America
Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel 

Soul Train Awards

Soulful Super Bowl Celebration
Saturday Night Live
The Arsenio Hall Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
The Wendy Williams Show
The Radio Disney Music Awards
The American Music Awards
Trailblazers Honors
VEVO Dscvr

Tours

• You Don’t Know Me (The Musical) Oct-Dec 2006
• Tyrese (various spot dates) Sept 2007 - Feb 2011
• El Debarge (various spot dates) Aug - Nov 2009
• Timothy Bloom (Various spot dates, some in support of Melonie Fiona, some in support of Kem) Feb - Aug 2010
• Where It All Begins World Tour w/Lalah Hathaway 2011-2012
• Listening Sessions Tour w/Ariana Grande July-Aug 2013
• In The Round w/Judith Hill (in support of Josh Groban) Oct-Nov 2013
• Charice World Tour May - Aug 2014
• Meant to Be Tour w/Lalah Hathaway & Rueben Studdard July - Oct 2014
• Honeymoon World Tour w/Ariana Grande Jan-Oct 2015
• Soultrain Cruise Jan - Feb 2016
• Dave Koz & Friends Caribbean Cruise March - 2016
• Dangerous Woman Promo w/Ariana Grande March - Oct 2016
• Dave Koz & Friends European Cruise May 2017
• Strength of a Woman Tour w/Lalah Hathaway (in support of Mary J Blige) July-Sep 2017
• I Am King- The Experience (Michael Jackson Tribute Show) (Canada) Jan 2018
• Dave Koz & Friends Scandinavian Cruise May 2018
• The Legacy (Michael Jackson Tribute Show) Australia & New Zealand Aug -Oct 2018Dave Koz & Friends Australia Cruise April 2019
• Fervent Conference w/Priscilla Shirer & Anthony Evans - May 2019
• The Legacy (Michael Jackson Tribute Show) Australia & New Zealand Sept - Oct 2019
• Anthony Evans - February 2020
• Dave Koz & Friends Amsterdam British Isles Cruise - May 2022
• Dave Koz & Friends Spain, Morocco & Portugal Cruise - May 2023

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