No Setlist, No Rehearsal: Christian McBride and Savannah Harris Trade Fire on “The Blues” for SFJAZZ

Christian McBride teams up with drummer Savannah Harris for a powerful and intimate live performance as part of SFJAZZ’s Alone Together series. The tune, simply titled “The Blues,” sets the stage for a raw, spontaneous, and deeply musical exchange between two master improvisers. McBride absolutely shreds in this one, tearing through the form with jaw-dropping speed, groove, and creativity. Harris matches his energy with precision and fire, making the duo’s chemistry undeniable. With no rehearsal and no set list, the performance leans entirely on feel, trust, and deep listening.

Alone Together is an ongoing series by SFJAZZ that spotlights unrehearsed, stripped-down duets between world-class musicians, offering a rare look at their creative instincts in real time.