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Christian McBride: Jazz Notes from the Engine Room

By Lawrence Peryer | Spotlight On
November 9, 2024
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Christian McBride

bass
b.1972

" data-original-title="" title="">Christian McBride, a musician, recording artist, prolific composer, arranger, producer, cultural curator, dedicated educator, and mentor.

Christian has been called the hardest-working person in jazz and the above list might be underselling it. From his early days in Philadelphia soaking up the sounds of Philly Soul to sharing stages with legends like

Ray Brown

bass, acoustic
1926 - 2002

" data-original-title="" title="">Ray Brown and

Chick Corea

piano
1941 - 2021

" data-original-title="" title="">Chick Corea, Christian has become a bridge between jazz's rich history and its vibrant future.

These days, you'll find him leading his new band, Ursa Major, hosting NPR's Jazz Night in America, mentoring the next generation of musicians, and somehow finding time to work on a new big band album featuring twelve different vocalists. He's also preparing for an upcoming funk tribute show with none other than

George Clinton

vocals

" data-original-title="" title=""> George Clinton and

Savion Glover

" data-original-title="" title="">Savion Glover at New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Whether laying down the groove with Christian McBride & Inside Straight,

Christian McBride Big Band

" data-original-title="" title="">Christian McBride Big Band, or any other celebrated ensemble, Christian brings an irresistible combination of soul, swing, and storytelling to everything he touches. Today, we'll explore his journey from Philly to the world stage, his passion for record collecting, and why he believes being uncomfortable might be the best way to grow as a musician.

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Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
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Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
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Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau @ The Wallis

Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts
Beverly Hills, CA

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