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Rushion Interviews How Grammy - Nominated Jazz duo Marcus & Jean Baylor kept their family together while succeeding in the music industry!

The Steve Harvey Morning Show
The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Episode • Apr 1, 2022 • 32m

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I am joined by the Grammy-nominated Jazz duo, Marcus and Jean Baylor, an astonishing duo built on love, family, faith, culture and community.

Topics Covered on this Episode:

  • Telling Authentic Stories Through Music
  • Understanding Purpose to stay motivated
  • Successfully working with family.
  • Musical History


More on the Baylor Project

The Baylor Project notably rose to prominence in 2017 when they released their debut album The Journey. A smashing international success, it debuted at #1 and #8 on the iTunes and Billboard Jazz charts respectively, garnered world-wide acclaim from top-tier media, and went on to receive two GRAMMY® nominations (for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Traditional R&B Performance for their song “Laugh And Move On”). “The Journey was an introduction to the Baylor Project and established that foundation of our sound,” explains Marcus. “Generations is an extension of that sound and goes way deeper into our story, life and culture.”

More on Marcus & Jean Baylor

Jean, a New Jersey native, was introduced to jazz in college as a Vocal Performance Major at Temple University, where she was heavily influenced by artists such as Carmen McCrae, Jimmy Scott, and Shirley Horn. She subsequently made her mark as one-half of the platinum recording duo, Zhane´. In time, Jean grew into a composer, arranger, producer and bandleader. She has been a featured guest artist on performances and recordings with artists including Yellowjackets, Kenny Garrett, Marcus Miller and legendary bassist, Buster Williams.

Marcus, a St. Louis native, is widely recognized as the former member and drummer of the GRAMMY® Award winning jazz quartet, Yellowjackets. While attending The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, he began touring and recording with Cassandra Wilson and went on to work with artists including Kenny Garrett and John Scofield. Since then, Marcus has come into his own as a composer, arranger, producer and bandleader.

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