Christian McBride
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Concerts
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March 28, 2013 JazzSet catches the anniversary show featuring Christian McBride at the Kennedy Center.
June 7, 2012 The trumpeter and the drummer each bring high-energy bands to the Detroit Jazz Festival.
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December 15, 2011 The bassist's five-piece band plays to thousands of people outdoors in Detroit.
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November 11, 2009 The fluid, borderless bassist leads a band specifically assembled for the great venue.
January 18, 2009 Hear bassist and composer Christian McBride's musical tribute to the civil-rights leader.
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July 31, 2008 Hear lively performances by Terell Stafford, Wallace Roney, and bassist Christian McBride.
June 20, 2008 Bassist Christian McBride put together a group of Silver's colleagues to salute the great pianist.
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August 2, 2007 Bassist Christian McBride performs with his band at the Kennedy Center in concert.
Studio Sessions
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June 14, 2012 The "go-to" jazz bassist dishes on his mentor, Ray Brown, and performs with pianist Peter Martin.
July 9, 2010 Nash performs tunes inspired by Matisse and Monet in a session from Piano Jazz.
December 4, 2009 The frequent Piano Jazz sideman brings his bass in for his own session with Marian McPartland.
Interviews & Profiles
June 6, 2013 The bassist, whose new album is called People Music, explains how jazz artists can reach audiences.
December 10, 2011 The jazz bassist just released two albums — a set of intimate duets and a splashy big-band affair.
January 22, 2007 Jazz bassist Christian McBride believes being cool leads to a longer, happier and productive life.
April 11, 2006 The bassist describes his instrument as a "house on stage. You feel it more than you hear it."
Discover Songs
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November 25, 2008 This year's best jazz albums encourage enthusiasm and optimism about the state of music.
