"Sheryl Bailey is a guitarist to watch out for. Great melodic ideas pour out of her with the ease that comes in part from knowledge and practice, but in larger part from a natural feel for melody and rhythm. With rare exceptions, she doesn't fall back on familiar riffs and her tone is unique-warm and rich in a manner that reminds me as much of Wes Montgomery as it does to (Jim) Hall. In fact, it does her a disservice to invoke comparisons with predecessors. I can't think of a young guitarist who has impressed me more in the last few years."

– Joseph Taylor 2002
www.soundstage.com
"Her riffs continue to amaze. Sheryl's playing is gentle but firm and she rolls off rapid phrases with authority and ease."
Dr. Frank Forte
Just Jazz Guitar, August 2001
 


"A modernist burner with an abundance of Pat Martino-style chops,  Bailey sails up and
down the fretboard with fluid abandon."

-Bill Milkowksi
JazzTimes Magazine
 
"Sheryl Bailey knows how to serve up frenzied fusion guiltar/guitar synth, deliver sultry hot grooves, and deftly handle jazz standards. She hangs tight, delivers punchy, and remains breathlessly fluid in her stylings."
 
John Patterson
Jazz Corner.com reviews, 2000
"She has one of the warmest and most compelling tones of her generation."
 
Guitar Player Magazine, July 1999

"Guitarist Sheryl Bailey is a jazz marketer's dream."
 
Maryland Muscian, Spring 1996
 
"Blistering bebop, fiery funk, and straight ahead . . . "
 
Frederick Times, August 1996
 

"Bailey has a freedom of expression that embraces tradition, yet has no boundaries. "
 
Frederick Times August 1996
"She bridges the gap between contemporary and traditional . . . "
 
Guitar Player Magazine, April 1994

"Her acoustic-electric playing is muscular yet lyrical very impressive!"
 
Guitar Player Magazine, March 1994