Brandon M

Founder & Curator — 3rd Sunday Jazz Concerts

Freelancing Career • ZZP

Apr 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 1 mo

Founder and curator of the 3rd Sunday Jazz Concert Series in Indianapolis, a community-driven platform dedicated to making jazz accessible while elevating the city’s cultural landscape. • Produce and lead monthly concerts featuring regional and national artists • Built a consistent audience and creative hub for jazz in Indianapolis • Collaborate with arts organizations and cultural partners to expand community impact • Contribute to positioning Indianapolis as a growing center for creative jazz This work reflects my leadership as both an artist and cultural advocate, creating spaces where music, community, and culture intersect.

Jazz Educator & Mentor

Educational Engagement • Parttime

Aug 2018 - Present • 7 yrs 9 mos

Jazz educator and mentor focused on developing the next generation of musicians through performance, improvisation, and ensemble training. • Faculty member at the University of Indianapolis (2018–2023) • Creator of Harmony in Motion: Jazz Improv Workshop (Fishers, IN) • Mentor for youth jazz musicians through Inspire Music Collective • Guided students in developing professional-level musicianship and creative voice This experience strengthens my ability to deliver intentional, high-level musical performances and communicate clearly with artists and producers.

Session Bassist, Composer & Recording Artist

Freelancing Career • ZZP

Jan 2004 - Present • 22 yrs 4 mos

Professional session bassist, composer, and recording artist with over 20 years of experience across jazz, R&B, hip-hop, soul, gospel, and pop. I specialize in creating custom bass lines that elevate songs with depth, groove, and musical intention—blending the improvisational language of jazz with modern production. Selected Honors & Recognition: • 2026 Creative Capital State of the Art Prize recipient • 2026 Jazz Heroes Award — Jazz Journalists Association • Creative Renewal Arts Fellow • Indy Arts Council Project Grant recipient • Indianapolis Jazz Foundation-supported artist • On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Fellow (2024) Performance & Festival Highlights: • Commissioned composer — Indy Jazz Fest • Featured performer — BUTTER Art Fair (inaugural year) • Live at the Center — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts • Equinox Jazz Fest (inaugural year) • Indiana Economic Development Corporation Brand Summit Notable Collaborations: Jazzmeia Horn, Emmet Cohen, Charlie Hunter, Bobby Broom, Mike Clark, Peter Erskine, Ralph Peterson Jr., Sonny Fortune, Nicole Henry, DJ Logic I deliver high-quality, mix-ready bass recordings with a focus on tone, feel, and musical storytelling—helping artists and producers achieve a polished, professional sound.