Disco legend Nick Siano performs MTV Rooftoop stage at Homobloc 2024
2 years ago
United States Christian McBride is a Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist, composer, and arranger who has collaborated with significant figures across jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and classical music.
Interested in booking Christian McBride?
Request A ShowThrough all these partnerships, Christian McBride has both “served the gig” and forged a sound all his own. “We take in all these experiences, ...
Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride adds label co-founder and executive to his resumé with the launch of imprint Brother Mister Productions.
Christian McBride serves as an Artistic Advisor for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Christian McBride serves as an Artistic Director for Jazz House Kids, an organization dedicated to jazz education, led by his wife, Melissa Walker.
The composer and bandleader talks about his latest album and founding a new group called Ursa Major.
Whether behind the bass or away from it, Christian McBride is always of the music. From jazz (Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Rollins, J.J. Johnson, Ray Brown, Milt ...)
Superstar Singer/Songwriter NORAH JONES and World-Renowned Bassist CHRISTIAN McBRIDE to Perform Together for the First Time at the RALPH PUCCI 6th Annual JAZZ ...
Christian McBride is the Artistic Director for the JAS Academy.
Christian McBride discussing his partnerships and their contribution to shaping his unique sound.
Christian McBride hosts NPR's radio show 'Jazz Night In America'.
Christian McBride has shared personal stories on 'The Moth Radio Hour', including 'The Gig' and 'Mr. Soul On Top'.
Christian McBride was born in Philadelphia on May 31, 1972. He initially started on bass guitar before transitioning to the double bass. He is a graduate of the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts and continued his studies at the Juilliard School. At the age of 17, McBride gained recognition as a teen prodigy after joining saxophonist Bobby Watson’s group, Horizon. From ages 17 to 22, he performed with older musicians such as Watson, Freddie Hubbard, Benny Golson, George Duke, Milt Jackson, J.J. Johnson, and Hank Jones, alongside peers like Roy Hargrove, Benny Green, and Joshua Redman. In 1992, he joined Ray Brown’s SuperBass group with John Clayton, contributing to two albums.
McBride began leading his own groups in 1995 with the release of his debut album, “Gettin’ to It.” His early groups featured musicians like Tim Warfield, Charles Craig, Joey Calderazzo, Carl Allen, and Greg Hutchinson. From 2000 to 2008, he led the Christian McBride Band, releasing “Vertical Vision” (2003) and “Live at Tonic” (2006). In 1996, McBride contributed to the AIDS benefit album “Offbeat: A Red Hot Soundtrip.” Over his career, he has appeared on more than 400 recordings as a sideman and has earned nine Grammy Awards. He performed with jazz legends Sonny Rollins and Roy Haynes at Carnegie Hall in 2007. In 2008, he formed the jazz fusion supergroup Five Peace Band with John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Kenny Garrett, and Vinnie Colaiuta, which won a Grammy Award in 2010.
In 2006, McBride was appointed Creative Chair for Jazz with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a role he held for four years. He released his first big band album, “The Good Feeling,” in 2011, which earned him a Grammy. McBride currently leads multiple groups, including Inside Straight, a trio with Christian Sands, his 18-piece big band, A Christian McBride Situation, and the New Jawn. In March 2016, he became the artistic director of the Newport Jazz Festival, succeeding its founder, George Wein. He also hosts NPR’s radio show, “Jazz Night In America.” McBride is married to jazz singer and educator Melissa Walker, and together they support Jazz House Kids, a jazz school.
Curious about our offerings or have inquiries? We're eager to assist!
Just complete the form, and we'll respond promptly.
