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Victor Bailey
Victor Bailey was an influential American bass guitarist, born on March 27, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a musically rich environment, with his father, Morris Bailey Jr., being a notable composer and musician, and his uncle, Donald "Duck" Bailey, a renowned jazz drummer. Initially a drummer, Victor switched to bass guitar as a teenager. He attended Berklee College of Music in 1978 after being disqualified from naval service due to asthma.

Bailey gained prominence as the bassist for the jazz fusion band Weather Report from 1982 to 1986. Known for his scat-bass solos, he launched a solo career in 1988 and released several albums, including "Bottom's Up" and "Low Blow." He also collaborated with artists like Larry Coryell and Lenny White. Bailey's instruments, notably his Pensa-Suhr J-4 koa bass, were highly regarded, and Fender even released a Victor Bailey Signature acoustic bass guitar.

Despite suffering from Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, Bailey remained active in music until his retirement in 2015. He passed away on November 11, 2016, in Stafford, Virginia, likely due to complications from his illness. His legacy continues to influence bass players and jazz enthusiasts worldwide.
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IN THE HAT (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS,BILL EVANS SAX,JIM BEARD KEYBOARDS,JOHN HERRINGTON GUITAR,MINO CINELU PERCUSSION,RICHIE MORALES DRUMS)
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KID LOGIC (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,MICHAEL BRECKER SAX,JIM BEARD KEYBOARDS,MINO CINELU PERCUSSIONOMAR HAKIM DRUMS,WAYNE KRANTZ)
HEAR THE DESIGN (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,DONALD HARRISON SAX,CLARENCE ROBINSON SPOKEN WORD,CLYDE CRINER KEYBOARDS,RODNEY HOLMES DRUMS)
HEAR THE DESIGN (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,DONALD HARRISON SAX,CLARENCE ROBINSON SPOKEN WORD,CLYDE CRINER KEYBOARDS,RODNEY HOLMES DRUMS)
BOTTOM'S UP (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,NAJEE SAX,RICHARD TEE ORGAN,MIKE CAMPBELL GUITAR,POOGIE BELL DRUM PROGRAM)
BOTTOM'S UP (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,NAJEE SAX,RICHARD TEE ORGAN,MIKE CAMPBELL GUITAR,POOGIE BELL DRUM PROGRAM)
IN THE HAT (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS,BILL EVANS SAX,JIM BEARD KEYBOARDS,JOHN HERRINGTON GUITAR,MINO CINELU PERCUSSION,RICHIE MORALES DRUMS)
IN THE HAT (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS,BILL EVANS SAX,JIM BEARD KEYBOARDS,JOHN HERRINGTON GUITAR,MINO CINELU PERCUSSION,RICHIE MORALES DRUMS)
IN THE HAT (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS,BILL EVANS SAX,JIM BEARD KEYBOARDS,JOHN HERRINGTON GUITAR,MINO CINELU PERCUSSION,RICHIE MORALES DRUMS)
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ROUND MIDNIGHT (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,BRANFORD MARSALIS SAX,RODNEY JONES GUITAR,JIM BEARD PIANO/KEYBOARDS,LONNI PLAXICO ACOUSTIC BASS,STEVE THORNTON PERCUSSION,POOGIE BELL TOMS,JEFF "TAIN" W
HEAR THE DESIGN (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,DONALD HARRISON SAX,CLARENCE ROBINSON SPOKEN WORD,CLYDE CRINER KEYBOARDS,RODNEY HOLMES DRUMS)
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BOTTOM'S UP (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,NAJEE SAX,RICHARD TEE ORGAN,MIKE CAMPBELL GUITAR,POOGIE BELL DRUM PROGRAM)
HEAR THE DESIGN (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,DONALD HARRISON SAX,CLARENCE ROBINSON SPOKEN WORD,CLYDE CRINER KEYBOARDS,RODNEY HOLMES DRUMS)
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HEAR THE DESIGN (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,DONALD HARRISON SAX,CLARENCE ROBINSON SPOKEN WORD,CLYDE CRINER KEYBOARDS,RODNEY HOLMES DRUMS)
BOTTOM'S UP (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,NAJEE SAX,RICHARD TEE ORGAN,MIKE CAMPBELL GUITAR,POOGIE BELL DRUM PROGRAM)
IN THE HAT (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS,BILL EVANS SAX,JIM BEARD KEYBOARDS,JOHN HERRINGTON GUITAR,MINO CINELU PERCUSSION,RICHIE MORALES DRUMS)
BOTTOM'S UP (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS,NAJEE SAX,RICHARD TEE ORGAN,MIKE CAMPBELL GUITAR,POOGIE BELL DRUM PROGRAM)
IN THE HAT (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS,BILL EVANS SAX,JIM BEARD KEYBOARDS,JOHN HERRINGTON GUITAR,MINO CINELU PERCUSSION,RICHIE MORALES DRUMS)
IN THE HAT (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS,BILL EVANS SAX,JIM BEARD KEYBOARDS,JOHN HERRINGTON GUITAR,MINO CINELU PERCUSSION,RICHIE MORALES DRUMS)
IN THE HAT (FEATURING VICTOR BAILEY BASS,BILL EVANS SAX,JIM BEARD KEYBOARDS,JOHN HERRINGTON GUITAR,MINO CINELU PERCUSSION,RICHIE MORALES DRUMS)