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Percussionist

Paul Bailey

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Paul is an accomplished percussionist and saxophonist based in London with experience in latin, funk and rock live and recorded. Available.
Percussionist
London

Coming from a musical family, Paul originally studied saxophone and played with top bands ‘back in the day’, but discovered that hitting things with things was much more fun. He has studied percussion in Cuba and with many of the top London based and visiting Cubans as well as with some of London’s top home grown percussionists. A lover of Peruvian music, he regularly visits the country and spends time playing with top Peruvian percussionists. Paul has played with some of London based Afro Cuban bands and has played regularly with Peruvian bands and musicians in London. Paul arranges/adapts the entire current repertoire for Grupo Pisco Sour and is always working on new arrangements, introducing new tropical influences and styles. He is married to the GPS vocalist, Paloma.

Musicianship
Genres:
World music, Afrobeat, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Cuban music, Cumbia, Flamenco, Latin, Merengue, Salsa, Samba, Spanish music
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Instruments:
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Songwriter, Transcription, Fluent improviser
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Paul's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£100
Up to 1 hour£180
Up to 2 hours£300
Up to 3 hours£450