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Victor Wooten

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Victor Lemonte Wooten (born September 11, 1964) is an American electric bassist, known for his work with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones and for his solo recordings. Acclaimed for his slap technique and virtuosity, he has released solo albums that range from solo-bass showcases to experimental funk-jazz fusion.

Born in 1964 in Virginia; began playing with his brothers' group (The Wootens) as a child; joined Béla Fleck and the Flecktones in 1988; noted for innovations in slap bass and for solo albums including A Show of Hands and Palmystery.

Two DeBaser reviews discuss Victor Wooten's solo records and technique. Palmystery is praised for experimentation and family-vocal arrangements. A Show Of Hands is a solo-bass showcase noted as essential for bassists but divisive for general listeners. Both emphasize his exceptional slap technique and fusion/funk approach.

For:Bass players, jazz/funk listeners, musicians interested in slap technique, fans of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones

 "You can't hold no groove if ain't got no pocket".

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 Victor Wooten was particularly inspired by the master Jaco Pastorius, uses the slap like perhaps no other bassist can, the musical taste of his phrasing is worthy of Marcus Miller and Stanley Clarke, and his technique is elevated to disproportionate levels;

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