Christian McBride is an American jazz bassist, composer, arranger, and bandleader renowned for his unparalleled virtuosity, profound swing, and eclectic body of work. Born on May 31, 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, McBride has been a formidable presence in the jazz world since the early 1990s. His career, marked by an insatiable appetite for musical exploration, has seen him collaborate with a plethora of jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Pat Metheny, as well as with artists across a wide spectrum of genres including Sting, The Roots, and opera singer Kathleen Battle.

McBride attended the Juilliard School and soon established himself as one of the most in-demand bassists of his generation. He has been a leader or co-leader on numerous critically acclaimed albums, such as "Christian McBride’s New Jawn," which showcases his innovative spirit, and "The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons," a large-scale work honoring civil rights icons. His live albums like "Live at the Village Vanguard" and "Trilogy 2 (Live)" capture the dynamic energy of his performances, while his work as a sideman exemplifies his versatility across different musical settings. With a career spanning over three decades, multiple Grammy Awards, and a discography as diverse as it is deep, Christian McBride continues to push the boundaries of jazz, contributing to its evolution and maintaining his status as one of the most influential bassists of his era.

Genres

Contemporary Jazz

Contemporary Post-bop

Electric Bass

Hard Bop

Jazz

Jazz Double Bass

Jazz Fusion

Straight-ahead Jazz

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Esperanza Spalding

Robert Glasper

Marcus Miller

Ron Carter

Dave Holland

Stanley Clarke

Kamasi Washington

Chick Corea

Victor Wooten

John Patitucci

Derrick Hodge

Jon Batiste

Latest Release

But Who's Gonna Play the Melody?

Christian McBride•

Edgar Meyer

Album - 15 Tracks - Released March 22, 2024