The Christian McBride Trio, led by the acclaimed jazz bassist and composer Christian McBride, exemplifies a modern nexus of technical virtuosity blended with deep-rooted jazz traditions. Christian McBride, born on May 31, 1972, in Philadelphia, has established himself as one of the preeminent jazz bassists of his generation, with a prolific output that spans a range of projects, including his work as a bandleader. The trio format showcases McBride's mastery of the upright bass, his dynamic leadership, and his ability to foster intense musical dialogues with his bandmates.

Christian McBride's Trio usually features a rotating lineup of outstanding young talents. The drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. and pianist Christian Sands were the driving forces behind the acclaimed album "Out Here," released in 2013, demonstrating the Trio's seamless blend of the traditional and the contemporary. They manage to capture the spontaneity of live performance with dynamic flair, as evident in the "Live at the Village Vanguard" album, which is testament to their onstage chemistry and the Trio's capacity to engage audiences. Their holiday-themed renditions such as "Santa Claus, Go Straight to the Ghetto" and "Silent Night" exhibit the range of their musical versatility while maintaining a connection to the warmth and soul of jazz. The Christian McBride Trio's work is marked by reverence for jazz's storied past, even as it pulses with the vitality of today's jazz scene.

Genres

Jazz Trio

Modern Jazz Trio

Latest Release

Live at the Village Vanguard

Christian McBride Trio

Album - 9 Tracks - Released September 18, 2015