The Baylor Project is an American

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duo from New York City. Its members are husband and wife Marcus and Jean Baylor. Marcus Baylor is from

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and was previously the drummer for

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. Jean Baylor was previously a member of R&B group

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. They released their debut album, ''The Journey'', on Be A Light Records in 2017. In 2021, they released a second album, ''Generations'.'' Later that year, they joined the roster at

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Music Group. They have been nominated for four

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including twice for Best Jazz Vocal Album for ''The Journey and Generations'' twice for Best Traditional R&B Performance for the song "Laugh and Move On" and "Sit On Down. ''Generations'' won the

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for Outstanding Vocal Jazz Album.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Baylor Project, The American jazz ensembles from New York City American musical duos Musical groups from New York City Jazz musicians from New York (state)