Chris Bailey's final The Saints album out this fall: hear 2 tracks
Briefly

Chris Bailey passed away in 2022 while working on a new album, Long March Through the Jazz Age, recorded in 2018 with various musicians. The album will be released on November 28, the day before Bailey's 69th birthday. Surviving band members Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay will tour as The Saints, supported by notable musicians. Two songs from the album are available to listen to, showcasing a blend of melancholic and upbeat themes, reflecting Bailey's artistic evolution and lyrical depth.
Chris Bailey recorded a new album, Long March Through the Jazz Age, before his death in 2022, featuring deeper and more profound vocal performances. The album will be released on November 28.
Wilkinson stated that Chris Bailey's recording vocals reveal a new-found depth to his voice, exceeding anything he had previously heard.
Sean Carey reflects on Chris Bailey as a true artist, describing the recordings as inspired and different from any prior work.
Surviving members will tour as The Saints with new collaborators, showcasing their classic sound alongside new material.
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