Jazz Giants Unite: McBride, Mehldau, Gilmore’s Gilmore Concert Drops Online

Christian McBride has released the full video of his recent trio concert with Brad Mehldau and Marcus Gilmore. Recorded live at Chenery Auditorium in Kalamazoo in April, the Gilmore performance showcases the trio’s deep connection and modern take on the piano trio.

McBride leads with his signature tone and melodic lines, while Mehldau expands harmonic ideas and Gilmore adds intricate, responsive rhythms. The set moves through originals and standards with intuitive, conversational playing throughout.

The complete 80-minute concert is now streaming on McBride’s official YouTube channel, offering an unfiltered look at three of today’s top jazz voices working together onstage.

No Treble CEO Jody Miller is a Chicago-based bassist, guitarist, engineer, and producer best known for his bass gear demo videos and as the co-host of The Bass Nerds podcast.

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