Inside Baltimore Jazz Collective with Todd Marcus | Debut Album Interview

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed jazz clarinetist Todd Marcus of the Baltimore Jazz Collective. We dive into the formation of this powerful ensemble and their self-titled 2025 debut album — a project that captures the soul, swing, and spirit of one of America’s most musically rich cities. Founded by trumpeter Sean Jones, the group reflects the deep musical roots of Baltimore. As Sean says, “Musically, Baltimore is one of the most soulful cities, and you can’t really put the scene in a box.” This dynamic collective features a lineup of nationally renowned artists: Todd Marcus – bass clarinet Alex Brown – piano Kris Funn – bass Quincy Phillips – drums Brinae Ali – vocals, tap dance Together, they create a vibrant, collaborative sound rooted in original compositions and shared creative vision — celebrating community while exploring deeper truths through music. In this interview, we cover: The origins of Baltimore Jazz Collective The making of the 2025 debut album Baltimore’s unique jazz identity Collaboration among top-tier musicians The role of community in modern jazz 🎶 Get the album & learn more:https://www.baltimorejazzcollective.com/ If you love modern jazz, creative ensembles, and artist-driven music rooted in place and purpose, this is a must-watch. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Neon Jazz interviews. For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.