Bass Giants Unite: Marcus Miller, Christian McBride, and More at International Jazz Day 2026 in Chicago
The International Jazz Day 2026 Global Concert is a long one in the best way, stretching past the two and a half hour mark and packed with moments you do not usually get in one place. Hosted in Chicago, the annual celebration pulls together a truly wild mix of players, and this year the bass representation alone makes it worth the ride.
It is a rare night where you can catch Marcus Miller, Christian McBride, and James Genus all on the same show, each bringing their own thing to the stage. Beyond the bass crew, the lineup is stacked with names like Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gregory Porter, and Jacob Collier, keeping the energy shifting and the styles wide open.
It feels less like a single concert and more like a global hang at the highest level.
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.
