Christian Fabian Archives
Christian Fabian Gets Funky on “Hip to the Skip”
Christian Fabian has returned with a new trio album called “Hip to the Skip.” Fabian plays a variety of styles (he swings hard in the Lionel Hampton Big Band), but for this outing he opted to explore funk and fusion jazz.
Christian Fabian Trio Releases “Christmas Everywhere”
Bassist Christian Fabian is helping everyone get in the Christmas spirit this year with a new CD entitled “Christmas Everywhere.” He recorded it with Matt King and Jason Marsalis, who help him put holiday favorites in a jazz context.
Rodney Jordan and Christian Fabian Release “Conversations”
We have a saying here at No Treble: “The only thing better than a bass is two basses.” That’s why we dig the new album Conversations from Rodney Jordan and Christian Fabian.
Purdie/Fabian/Oswanski Release “Move On!”
Last month, we shared an awesome video for “Got Groove? Pt. 2” by bassist Christian Fabian, organist Ron Oswanski, and drum legend Bernard Purdie. Now the trio has released a full album, entitled “Move On!”
Purdie/Fabian/Oswanski “Got Groove? (Pt. 2)”
Christian Fabian has been helping to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Marleaux Bass Guitars with a series of videos using their Contra model. For the effort, he put together a trio featuring organist Ron Oswanski and drum legend Bernard Purdie.
The Crane & Fabian Project Returns with “Run For Cover”
Drummer Lance Crane and bassist Christian Fabian have teamed up once again to release a new album with The Crane & Fabian Project. “Run For Cover” is the third CD from the group and features a mix of covers and originals by Fabian.
Marleaux Artist Jam
When I was at the Marleaux booth at the NAMM Show yesterday, Ariane Cap told me about a cool video Marleaux artists put together. Each musician got a drum track and was asked to play 8 bars each. The result is pretty incredible.
David Pastorius and Christian Fabian Release “No Tricks”
Bassists David Pastorius and Christian Fabian have teamed up to release No Tricks, a 10-track album of electric bass duos. At first glance, the pairing may seem an unlikely fit. Fabian is a member of the Lionel Hampton Big Band while Pastorius, who is the nephew of bass legend Jaco, has performed alongside artists like Tech Nine. However, after a...
Bryant Fabian Marsalis Releases “Do For You?”
The killer jazz trio of saxophonist Lance Bryant, drummer Jason Marsalis, and bassist Christian Fabian have teamed up to release Do For You? The album, which also features guest artist Gates Thomas on keys, is rooted in the jazz tradition and tinged with the blues. It includes eight original tunes with four written or co-written by Fabian. His big, warm...
Pair of Christian Fabian Live Albums Released
Christian Fabian, a versatile jazz bassist and co-leader of the New Lionel Hampton Big Band, has released two live albums this year. The first, Live at Trumpets, sees him playing alongside pianist Matt King and guitarist Paul Meyers. Fabian, who originally hails from Sweden, is a fixture on the U.S. jazz scene and is also the co-founder of the Native...