Born: Victor Randall Bailey on Mar 27, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA
Genres: Jazz,
Styles: Instrumental Pop
Instruments: Bass Guitar

Electric bass playing has changed dramatically since the '70s, thanks to the influence of rapid-fire artists such as Stanley Clarke and Jaco Pastorius who approached the instrument much more like a guitar than a rhythm/ensemble weapon. Bailey lacks their chops or imagination, but ranks among the better funk/fusion players. He has to display his talent in carefully chosen spots, because his recordings are more pop-oriented, aimed at the late-night mellow shows on Urban Contemporary radio and the light jazz/instrumental market.

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