PETE_COMBS Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 I find that victor bailey is a supreme oriented,swing,funk bassist.And Its looks through media that he dont get the respect that he should. He not put out a lot of albums but he's been playing over seas with his band on tour and playing at festivals and such.But now he's a leader having being he a solo artist full time now.He has calmed down a lot on his new album,he's not worried about bass melodies and solo's, he wanted to create good music. Pete Combs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 I saw Victor Bailey a year back in a small club along with "Buddha" Dickens, TM Stevens, and John Patitucci. Victor can do all that fast showy stuff. He uses it only when he needs it. And shows incredible good taste in his playing (he can sing as well). It's not my kind of music, but the guy shines!! Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWBass Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Oh, believe me, Victor Bailey is a highly respected bassist! What would make you think he gets no respect? You really need to delve deep in some research! Not only has he played for Madonna and Michael Jackson in the pop world, he's also played for Joe Zawinal's 'Weather Report' and for Metro (a jazz fusion band) among many many other gigs! He is highly respected! http://www.victorbailey.com/images/vicandmarcus.jpg www.myspace.com/thefunkfather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWBass Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Not respected, huh??? How about having your own signature bass? http://www.victorbailey.com/images/victorjbass.jpg www.myspace.com/thefunkfather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWBass Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Victor Bailey Bio Start reading................ www.myspace.com/thefunkfather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren. Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Originally posted by DWBass: Not respected, huh??? How about having your own signature bass? Wow... didn't know about that. That's a good looking bass, dude!!! Good for Bailey, Who Put The ' M ' In MySpace? don\'t_click | day_job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETE_COMBS Posted June 13, 2003 Author Share Posted June 13, 2003 I just dont see him or hear about him as much as the other bassist I listen to. Pete Combs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebrownbass Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 DWBass, is that you in the pic with Victor Bailey at Guitar Center. Hmmmm....Columbo Brown here. I see you are playing a Vic Bailey Sig Bass, and there are several behind you as well. And Vic is wearing his signature hat. Seems to be plugged into an Acoustic Image Contra...light enough to carry on a plane. You have a nametag on. The rack behind you is made of PVC...not intended to be permanent. Was this a DW road trip to Anaheim to the NAMM show in January? at any rate, lucky guy. "Let's raise the level of this conversation" -- Jeremy Cohen, in the Picasso Thread. Still spendin' that political capital far faster than I can earn it...stretched way out on a limb here and looking for a better interest rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWBass Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Very funny! No that ain't me! I wish I had an ounce of that cats skillz!! That's Victor Bailey on the left and we all know that's Marcus Miller on the right!! Just thought I'd provide some info for the brother! www.myspace.com/thefunkfather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebrownbass Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Wait. Let me see. Let me get some morning coffee. Of course!!!!! But Victor Bailey gets no respect. They make him wear a...... NAMETAG!!!! "Let's raise the level of this conversation" -- Jeremy Cohen, in the Picasso Thread. Still spendin' that political capital far faster than I can earn it...stretched way out on a limb here and looking for a better interest rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Everyone wears a nametag at NAMM, you just can't see Marcus'. I was in that room at the same time as Victor, but not at the same time as Victor and Marcus. Those basses are very nice. Wally and I went the the Bass Bash at NAMM. Victor's little segment was pretty impressive, especially since we had just heard nine other monstrous bassists. Then Victor looked out into the audience and said, "Hey, Omar, get up here!" It was Omar Hakim, who was sitting right next to me. The two of them (no rehearsal of course) then ripped into Weather Report's Birdland, with Victor playing all the parts at once on his four string bass. Whew! Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Originally posted by jeremyc: Then Victor looked out into the audience and said, "Hey, Omar, get up here!" It was Omar Hakim, who was sitting right next to me. The two of them (no rehearsal of course) then ripped into Weather Report's Birdland, with Victor playing all the parts at once on his four string bass. Whew!Wow. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartolini Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 Topic: Lets talk about Victor Bailey for sec PETE_COMBS I find that victor bailey is a supreme oriented,swing,funk bassist.And Its looks through media that he dont get the respect that he should. Following is an extract of Jaco's interview with Bill Milkowski in 1984 Bill Milkowski - What advice do you have for young bassists? Jaco-Learn tunes. Learn melodies. Most bass players make the mistake of just learning bass lines and nothing else. But you have to concentrate on learning a piece of music thoroughly, which includes melody and harmony and theory as well- mainly the melody, though. All bass players should become more melody-conscious. Bill Milkowski -Are there any young bass players coming up today who you find exciting? Jaco-Charlie Haden and Steve Swallow [laughs]. No, seriously, I'd say Marcus Miller. He's a beautiful cat. Victor Bailey [Weather Reports most recent bassist] is playing beautifully. Mark Egan is beautiful. He's a great player. I also dig Andy Gonzales. In 2004..... Bartolini - PETE! PETE_COMBS - ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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