The Baylor Project
Grammy-Nominated Jazz Duo
Husband-and-wife duo blending jazz, gospel, and R&B with soulful vocals and innovative drumming.
About
The Baylor Project is an eight-time Grammy-nominated jazz duo from New York City featuring vocalist Jean Baylor and drummer Marcus Baylor. Jean was previously a member of platinum R&B group Zhané, while Marcus was the drummer for Grammy-winning jazz quartet Yellowjackets. Their debut album The Journey (2017) topped the Billboard Jazz Chart, and their second album Generations (2021) won an NAACP Image Award.
Music Style
The Baylor Project creates an eclectic sound rooted in jazz, gospel, blues, and soul, generating spiritual, buoyant feel-good music that blends contemporary jazz with traditional R&B influences.
Background
- Hometown
- New York City, USA
- Education
- Temple University
- Instruments
- vocals, drums
- Active
- 2013-present
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