Brad Collins is a tenor saxophonist, and a part of the Baltimore jazz scene. He has been performing since the age of thirteen, and studied under Mickey Fields, as well as performed with Stan Kenton, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, , Main Course, Odyssey, Rhapsody, Nitro, Moonlight, and Johnny Polite. He has taught music in Carroll County, Maryland, since 1983. Brad also plays in JumpStreet with Terry Battle (Bass),Jimmy Taylor (drums), and Jeff Wilson (keyboards) who replaced Bruce Calvert on keys in 2000. References== *Baltimore Jazz * -Brad matriculated under Hank Levy at Towson State University -Brad was a scholar athlete in high school -I believe he also played with Sonny Rollins -Brad was the band director for all South Carroll High School bands for many years -Brad was responsible for directing numerous regionally dominant marching and jazz bands -Brad had a temper that bordered on hilarious and frightening -Brad was extremely influential, inspiring many of his students to go on to their own music careers -Yes I know that is original researc.
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