Christian McBride’s New Band Showcases Jazz’s Next Generation – Hear Their Stunning Debut
Bassist Christian McBride has led many successful groups: Inside Straight, New Jawn, Tip City, a big band, and more. After some live gigs last year and a tour announcement for this year, we’re finally getting to hear his latest group’s studio work.
Ursa Major features an amazing lineup of rising players including saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King, and drummer Savannah Harris. They’ve just released their debut single, “More Is,” which leans into the R&B side of jazz.
“I’m so thrilled to finally have some music out from my new band of young giants, Ursa Major, and to be releasing it in digital and 45 format,” says McBride. “I’ve been playing with this group on the road for the past two years and we’ve gotten to be a tightly knit unit. They are truly the finest of jazz’s contemporary generation. Drummer Savannah Harris wrote ‘More Is’ and it’s an audience favorite on the road. The combination of Savannah’s incredible groove with that infectious melody makes this track hard to beat.”
McBride plays electric bass on the track with a big, warm tone that brings the song together.
“More Is” is streaming now on Apple, Amazon, and other digital services. A 7-inch vinyl will be shipping on April 16.
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
