Results for "Christian McBride"

Musician

Christian McBride

Born: May 31, 1972

The finest musicians to spring from the world of jazz have clearly had an advantage when it comes to branching into other genres of music. Their mastery of composition, arranging and sight reading coupled with their flair for improvisation and spontaneous creation make them possibly the most seasoned and adaptable musicians in the art. Grammy Award winner Christian McBride, chameleonic virtuoso of the acoustic and electric bass, stands tall at the top of this clique. Beginning in 1989—the beginning of an amazing career in which he still has wider-reaching goals to attain - the Philadelphian has thus far been first-call-requested to accompany literally hundreds of fine artists, ranging in an impressive array from McCoy Tyner and Sting to Kathleen Battle and Diana Krall. However, it is his own recordings—albums that encompass a diverse canon of original compositions and imaginatively arranged covers—that reveal the totality of his musicianship. He currently leads one of the hottest bands in music—the propulsive Christian McBride Band (saxophonist Ron Blake, keyboardist Geoffrey Keezer and drummer Terreon Gully).

Album

Meeting in New York: Vol. 1

By Rafael Zaldivar

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026
Track listing: I Can't Be Any Other Way; Walking With Christian; I Remember Monk; Improvisation I; Caribbu; There is Always Time to Love; Improvisation II; Axis.

Album

Points of Light

By Christian McBride

Label: Mack Avenue Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Sakura; Two Check; Cows; Same Folks; Familiar Steps; A Morning Story; Orquíeda; No Rhyme, No Reason.

Video

Birks' Works

Featuring the music of Christian McBride
Duration: 6:52
November 15, 2026

How often does one get to hear two top-notch upright basses, alternately walking and soloing as a duo? Russell Hall (seen on the right) is known for his work with Emmet Cohen, as well as Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste and Wayne Shorter. Christian McBride is arguably the most prolific and accomplished bassist / project leader in jazz today. Here they ease into Dizzy Gillespie’s modified minor blues, "Birks’ Works." McBride picks up steam at 3:25 and the pair have real fun together starting 5:06. Before you finish, turn off your ears and simply visualize the joy exchanged between the two. For a peppier version, search YouTube for the Red Garland Quintet take on the same song.

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves, Michael Blake, Greg Adams, Margaret Slovak, Christian McBride & Ursa Major, Dida Pelled, Stew Cutler, Lauren Henderson & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
November 2, 2026

This broadcast includes new music from Branford Marsalis with Dianne Reeves, Michael Blake, Greg Adams, Margaret Slovak, Christian McBride & Ursa Major, Dida Pelled, Stew Cutler, Lauren Henderson with birthday shoutouts to Fran Landesman (Spring Can Really Hang You Up), Dianne Reeves, Virginia MacDonald, Lakecia Benjamin, Jenna Mammina, Jane Bunnett, Jodi Proznick, among others. Happy listening ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Christian McBride, Bob McChesney, Sarah Pillow, Danny Green & Linda May Han Oh

by Joe Dimino
November 1, 2026

The 982nd episode of Neon Jazz swings into action with award-winning bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh, who launched the jazz series at downtown Kansas City's Folly Theater on October 10, with Neon Jazz stepping up to moderate the pre-show JazzTalk segment. From that unforgettable night, we keep the music moving and the stories flowing. ...

Article: Album Review

Christian McBride & Ursa major: Points of Light

by Mike Jurkovic
October 28, 2026

Every great hostess knows that who you invite incites the party. And when is there not a party goin' on at a Christian McBride new jawn? Which is what, coincidentally, happens to be  Points of Light, the hot debut of Ursa Major. For the invitees--the midnight intensity of tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, the perpetual rhythm of ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Aymee Nuviola and Kemuel Roig Live at London's Ronnie Scott's Club+ New Music from Marc Ribot and Christian McBride with Ursa Major

by Hobart Taylor
October 28, 2026

Also Historic Recordings From Michele Rosewoman, Monette Sudler and Steve Davis with Hank Jones and Peter Washington. Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Christian McBride/Ursa Major “ Cows" from Points of Light (Mack Avenue) 00:17 Monette Sudler “Equipoise" from Where Have All the Legends Gone (Heavenly Sweetness) 06:41 Host Speaks 15:15 Steve Davis/Hank Jones/Peter Washington “Au ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Four new releases from Hendrik Meurkens, Christian McBride, Ekep Nkwelle and Donald Vega

by George Graham
October 21, 2026

George Graham features new releases from harmonica man Hendrik Meurkens with Steve Sandberg, Christian McBride, an impressive debut album by vocalist Ekep Nkwelle and veteran pianist/composer Donald Vega. Playlist Hendrik Meurkens & Steve Sandberg “Bennie" from Just Born (self-released) 05:11 Hendrik Meurkens & Steve Sandberg “Samba Tonto" from Just Born (self-released) 04:40 Christian McBride ...

News: Performance / Tour

Christian McBride, Yuja Wang, And Ben Folds To Headline The 2027 Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival

October 10, 2026

The Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival, North America’s largest piano festival, today announced its headlining lineup for the upcoming 2027 Festival. Bringing together three of the most influential forces in classical, jazz and pop music, global piano sensation Yuja Wang, 11-time GRAMMY-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride, and indie-pop icon Ben Folds will anchor the Festival’s ...