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CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE


BIO:
Christian McBride (born May 31, 1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz bassist. His father, Lee Smith, and his great uncle, Howard Cooper, are well known Philadelphia bassists who served as McBride's early mentors. He is regarded as a virtuoso, and is one of the most recorded musicians of his generation, having appeared on close to 300 recordings as a sideman before the age of 40.

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SALUTE TO SERVICE Veterans Day Special Coming to PBS Photo SALUTE TO SERVICE Veterans Day Special Coming to PBS
by Josh Sharpe - October 08, 2024

SALUTE TO SERVICE returns to PBS this November to celebrate our nation’s veterans, past and present, through inspiring military stories and heartfelt musical performances. ...

Jazz Great Roy Hargrove Highlighted In AFROPOP Series Black Music Month Special Photo Jazz Great Roy Hargrove Highlighted In AFROPOP Series Black Music Month Special
by A.A. Cristi - June 17, 2024

Celebrate Black Music Month with AFROPOP's special on jazz legend Roy Hargrove, a two-time Grammy winner who influenced neo-soul, hip hop, and R&B, and left a lasting impact on the jazz world....

Christian McBride Releases New Single With Edgar Meyer 'Philly Slop' Photo Christian McBride Releases New Single With Edgar Meyer 'Philly Slop'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2024

8-time GRAMMY Award winner Christian McBride has shared a new single “Philly Slop,” recorded with renowned Bassist and composer Edgar Meyer, from the duo's upcoming album But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

Christian McBride Announces New Album With Edgar Meyer 'But Who's Gonna Play The Melo Photo Christian McBride Announces New Album With Edgar Meyer 'But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?'
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024

Christian McBride announced the upcoming release of But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?, a new album recorded with renowned bassist and composer Edgar Meyer. The album explores the vast variety possible with the pairing of two limitless bassists, encompassing diverse original compositions, American Son...

Kelly Clarkson Honors JAZZ HOUSE KiDS; Melissa Walker & Christian McBride Appear On S Photo Kelly Clarkson Honors JAZZ HOUSE KiDS; Melissa Walker & Christian McBride Appear On Show
by Michael Major - December 22, 2023

Yesterday, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Founder + President, Melissa Walker and her husband, 8-time GRAMMY-Award winning Artistic Director Christian McBride appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to showcase the nonprofit and its initiatives as part of the show's Holiday Giving Week that shines a light on organizat...

Christian McBride Performs With Billie Eilish On SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Photo Christian McBride Performs With Billie Eilish On SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Michael Major - December 18, 2023

Christian McBride performed with fellow GRAMMY winning artist Billie Eilish this weekend on Saturday Night Live. McBride brought his bass performance skills to the Studio 8H stage supporting Eilish on performances of her hit from the Barbie film soundtrack “What Was I Made For?” and the holiday clas...

Nicole Zuraitis Releases New Jazz Album HOW LOVE BEGINS Photo Nicole Zuraitis Releases New Jazz Album HOW LOVE BEGINS
by A.A. Cristi - July 07, 2023

Outside In Music has announced the release of How Love Begins, the provocative new album from jazz singer songwriter and vocal/instrumental powerhouse Nicole Zuraitis....

Isaiah J. Thompson to Release 'The Power of the Spirit' Photo Isaiah J. Thompson to Release 'The Power of the Spirit'
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023

Isaiah debuts the first single from the upcoming record, “The IT Department.” It is a play on his initials, but also a tribute to his father. His first live album—The Power of the Spirit—will be released on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s record label. It was captured in front of a rapturous audience at Ja...

Christian McBride Returns With 'Christian McBride's New Jawn: Prime' Photo Christian McBride Returns With 'Christian McBride's New Jawn: Prime'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023

The album reflects the influence of the masters he’s studied under throughout his remarkable career, even as it reconfirms McBride’s place in the pantheon of the living legends of jazz. McBride has also shared the track “Head Bedlam,” a selection that opens the album with a series of dazzlingly chao...

Latin Grammy Nominated Vocalist Claudia Acuña's New Album DUO Is Out Now Via Ropeadop Photo Latin Grammy Nominated Vocalist Claudia Acuña's New Album DUO Is Out Now Via Ropeadope
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2022

Vocalist Claudia Acuña is vulnerable and poised on her latest recording, DUO, which is out now via Ropeadope. ...

Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists Win The First Ever Count Basie Great American Swin Photo Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists Win The First Ever Count Basie Great American Swing Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 18, 2020

Primary Wave Music Publishing and the Count Basie Estate have announced Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists as the winners of the first ever Count Basie Great American Swing Contest. Chosen out of over thirty entries, Jonokuchi and his band won over the judges with their rendition of the Count Basie ...

Deep Tones For Change to Stream 68 Individual Performances on Election Day Photo Deep Tones For Change to Stream 68 Individual Performances on Election Day
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2020

With the election so close, the division so fractious and potentially explosive, we feel a special event is needed for the public on Election Day. ...

SummerStage Anywhere Presents Charlie Parker's 100th Birthday Celebration Photo SummerStage Anywhere Presents Charlie Parker's 100th Birthday Celebration
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is proud to present special programming on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in celebration of jazz icon Charlie Parker's 100th birthday....

Christian McBride Readies Second Open Studio Jazz Instructional Course Photo Christian McBride Readies Second Open Studio Jazz Instructional Course
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2020

On August 28th, six-time Grammy winner Christian McBride will present Your Sound is Your Signature, his second instructional course for Open Studio....

Justice Comes Alive Raises $55,000 for the Plus1 For Black Lives Fund with Virtual Mu Photo Justice Comes Alive Raises $55,000 for the Plus1 For Black Lives Fund with Virtual Music Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 01, 2020

The live music community came together to raise funds and awareness for racial equality with the new one-day, donation-based virtual event, Justice Comes Alive....

The Royal Bopsters To Release New Album On Motéma This November Photo The Royal Bopsters To Release New Album On Motéma This November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 29, 2020

Motéma Music has announced the November 13th release of 'Party of Four,' sophomore release from the acclaimed Motema artists, The Royal Bopsters....

Eva Cortés 'Todas Las Voces' Out July 17 Photo Eva Cortés 'Todas Las Voces' Out July 17
by A.A. Cristi - June 04, 2020

Honduran/Spanish singer, songwriter and composer Eva Cortés delivers a revelatory set of flamenco and blues-tinged Latin jazz on her newest record, Todas las Voces. Working for the second time with producer, arranger and trombonist Doug Beavers (Eddie Palmieri, Spanish Harlem Orchestra),...

Live From Our Living Rooms: An Online Music Festival and Fundraiser Runs April 1st th Photo Live From Our Living Rooms: An Online Music Festival and Fundraiser Runs April 1st through April 7th
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2020

Work for NYC's musicians has come to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic as performances have been cancelled and venues have closed indefinitely. Live From Our Living Rooms Music Festival and Fundraiser will help to fill in the gap for struggling musicians by bringing the joy of music live-streamed ...

GRAMMY-Nominated Pianist Christian Sands Announced As Monterey Jazz Festival's 2020 A Photo GRAMMY-Nominated Pianist Christian Sands Announced As Monterey Jazz Festival's 2020 Artist-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2020

The Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce that GRAMMY Award-nominated pianist, composer and educator Christian Sands has been announced as the Artist-in-Residence for the 63rd Monterey Jazz Festival in 2020....

Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis and More Announced for 66th Edition of Newport Jazz Fest Photo Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis and More Announced for 66th Edition of Newport Jazz Festival
by Abigail Charpentier - February 11, 2020

Incredible ensembles, global superstars, legendary instrumentalists and genre-bending up-and-comers make up the first wave of artists announced today for the 66th edition of Newport Jazz. Curated by Artistic Director Christian McBride and founder George Wein, the Festival takes place August 7-9 at F...

The Roots To Perform THINGS FALL APART In Its Entirety At The Hollywood Bowl Photo The Roots To Perform THINGS FALL APART In Its Entirety At The Hollywood Bowl
by Tori Hartshorn - June 06, 2019

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced today that legendary hip-hop crew The Roots will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Things Fall Apart, by performing the album in its entirety, one night only, Wednesday, August 28, at 8 PM, at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Co...

Montclair Jazz Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Celebration Photo Montclair Jazz Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Celebration
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 06, 2019

Get ready, jazz fans! The award-winning JAZZ HOUSE KiDS® today announced the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019 line-up. The Garden State's largest and favorite music festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary this summer with two jam-packed weeks from July 26 through August 10 featuring 250+ jazz music...

Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour To Head Out This Spring Photo Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour To Head Out This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2018

It's millennials only for the Monterey Jazz Festival's fifth national tour, March 15-April 14, 2019. Featuring some of the most critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated jazz artists of their generation, including three winners of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, ...

Chick Corea Trilogy with Christian McBride & Brian Blade, Special Guest Joey Alexande Photo Chick Corea Trilogy with Christian McBride & Brian Blade, Special Guest Joey Alexander Come To NJPAC
by Tori Hartshorn - September 25, 2018

New Jersey Performing Arts Center welcomes acclaimed keyboardist Chick Corea, bass powerhouse Christian McBride, and drum master Brian Blade gather to form this stellar trio, which earned two GRAMMY Awards for the 2014 3-CD set Trilogy, an astonishing live recording that combines original compositio...

Latin Jazz Icon Eddie Palmieri Releases New Album and App Photo Latin Jazz Icon Eddie Palmieri Releases New Album and App
by Macon Prickett - July 20, 2018

A titan of Latin Jazz and Salsa music, Eddie Palmieri, known as “El Maestro,” is still making musical history. At 81 years old, the multi-Grammy Award winning pianist and music legend today releases his new album Full Circle. Featuring 8 classic salsa tracks recorded with stunning cast of musicians ...












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