Christian McBride Archives
Christian McBride’s New Jawn: Dolphy Dust
It is always a thrill to see a new Christian McBride pop up in the feed. Here’s McBride and New Jawn performing “Dolphy Dust” live at the KEXP studio in September. McBride and drummer Nasheet Waits are locked in tight!
Norah Jones, Questlove, and Christian McBride: Why Am I Treated So Bad (Live)
Recorded live during the taping of “Norah Jones Is Playing Along Podcast,” here’s a jam by some stellar musicians. Christian McBride and Questlove join Jones for this performance of “Why Am I Treated So Bad.”
Christian McBride’s New Jawn: Tiny Desk Concert
Christian McBride visited NPR with his band, New Jawn, to perform a Tiny Desk Concert. As expected, it was outstanding. Christian is the man!
Christian McBride’s New Jawn Releases Second Album, “Prime”
The masterful Christian McBride has released a second album with his New Jawn quartet called “Prime.” Even without the use of a traditional chordal instrument such as guitar or piano, the band covers a lot of ground.
Christian McBride Releases New Vinyl, Announces Second New Jawn Album
2023 is shaping up to be another big year for Christian McBride. His 2020 opus “The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons” has been released on vinyl for the first time. He also has a new album coming with New Jawn, and a tour.
Christian McBride and The Philadelphia Experiment Release New Live Album
Ever since their 2001 album, fans have been clamoring for The Philadelphia Experiment (Christian McBride, “Questlove”, and Uri Caine) to release a new record. They’ve just dropped a new live album captured at the 2017 Newport Jazz Festival.
Jennifer Hartswick Releases “Something in the Water” with Christian McBride
Vocalist and trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick has released her third solo album, “Something In The Water,” which she co-wrote with Nick Cassarino. Hartswick also reconnected with her friend and collaborator Christian McBride for the project.
Christian McBride and Ron Carter to Headline DC JazzFest
The nation’s capital will be swinging hard this year during the DC JazzFest as bass masters Christian McBride and Ron Carter will be among the headliners.
Steve Davis Releases “Bluesthetic” with Christian McBride
Steve Davis has released “Bluesthetic”, which features a dizzyingly great band. The trombonist is joined by guitarist Peter Bernstein, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, pianist Geoffrey Keezer, drummer Willie Jones III, and bassist Christian McBride.
Christian McBride’s “The Q Sessions” EP Now On All Platforms
Last year, Christian McBride teamed up with the hi-res streaming service Qobuz to release “The Q Sessions”. Now, the EP has been released to all digital platforms to be more widely available.
Christian McBride Unveils New Band with Tour Dates
Whether he’s in a duo with Edgar Meyer or leading his big band, Christian McBride always keeps good company. Now the bass icon has unveiled a set of tour dates with a brand new band.
Manou Gallo with Christian McBride: Emotion
I love seeing collaboration between bassists, especially with players of this caliber. Manou Gallo, aka the Queen of Afro Groove, recruited jazz icon Christian McBride to lay some foundation for her latest song, “Emotion.”