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Christian McBride’s New Jawn Releases Second Album, “Prime”
New Albums

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
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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
New Albums

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
New Albums

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
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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
New Albums

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
New Albums

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
Concerts & Tours

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
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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.”

Sanborn Sessions: “Señor Blues” with Christian McBride
Bass Videos

Sanborn Sessions: “Señor Blues” with Christian McBride

Episode 6 of the Sanborn Sessions featured an appearance by guest Christian McBride. They recently shared a standalone video from the session, where they perform “Señor Blues”. The song kicks off with an epic intro by McBride. And man, his tone!

Christian McBride & Inside Straight Release “Live at the Village Vanguard”
New Albums

Christian McBride & Inside Straight Release “Live at the Village Vanguard”

Christian McBride has released a second live album from the legendary Village Vanguard, this time with his Inside Straight quintet. It’s a special moment for the group, as the band was originally formed for a residency at the venue.

Sanborn Sessions – Remote Session 6: Christian McBride
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Sanborn Sessions – Remote Session 6: Christian McBride

For episode 6 of the Sanborn Sessions “Remote Session”, there’s an exciting guest. Christian McBride joins the David Sanborn and the band virtually to discuss music and perform “Please Send Me Someone To Love”.