Christian McBride
Sunday arguably offered the jazz festival’s most impressive lineup. The star of the day turned out to be singer Samara Joy.
Read MoreTrombonist Steve Davis says he never strays very far from the blues, and he proves it with this fine album.
Read MoreThe important thing was the collective triumph of the band’s music, in a beautiful venue, with an audience that was alive to their every move.
Read MoreAs serious a musician as he is, and as virtuosic as he can be, the naturally extroverted Christian McBride knows how to entertain, a talent generously evident in this live performance.
Read MoreThe Temple University students in this fine big band homage to the late saxophonist/composer Jimmy Heath sound professional — tight and well rehearsed. They are joined by all-stars Joey DeFrancesco and Christian McBride.
Read MoreTwo pianoless quartets + two restless leaders = some of the best music of the last few years.
Read MoreInspired by their leader, bassist Christian McBride, the musicians in this big band always sound like they are having the times of their lives.
Read MoreIt’s an uncommon pleasure to see band members enjoy themselves the way Tip City did.
Read MoreOne of the distinguishing characteristics of this set is the smart, energetic, and ever-changing, relationship between bass and drums.
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