Mike LeDonne Releases New Album with Christian McBride

Mike LeDonne: Partners in TimeOrganist Mike LeDonne has released a new trio album called Partners in Time with Lewis Nash on drums and Christian McBride on bass. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, the album ranges from traditional straight-ahead swing to modern style jazz.

In addition to his remarkable solos, McBride has several feature spots on the album including an exploratory intro to “Saud.” In fact, the opening track is a bass feature on “Lined With A Groove,” originally penned by the bassist’s late mentor, Ray Brown.

Partners in Time is available now on CD and as a digital download (iTunes and Amazon MP3).

Partners in Time Track List:

  1. Lined with a Groove
  2. My Funny Valentine
  3. Saud
  4. Lament
  5. Recovery Blues
  6. Here’s That Rainy Day
  7. N.P.S
  8. Bopsolete

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.

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