Victor Bailey

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Biography

Victor Bailey was an American bass guitar player. He was the bassist for Weather Report during their final years from 1982 to 1986, and launched a solo career in 1988. As a musician, Bailey was known for his signature scat-bass solos.

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Victor Bailey

jazzjazz fusionmusic of weather report

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Biography

Victor Bailey was an American bass guitar player. He was the bassist for Weather Report during their final years from 1982 to 1986, and launched a solo career in 1988. As a musician, Bailey was known for his signature scat-bass solos.

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jazz fusionNetwork Signal

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music of weather reportNetwork Signal

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jazz

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Discography

Albums

Album

Slippin' N' Trippin'

2011

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Slippin' 'n' Trippin'

2009

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Traffic

2006

Album

Electric

2005

Album

That's Right!

2001

Album

Low Blow

1999

Album

Bottom's Up

1989

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Origin

United States

Years Active

1989 – Present

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