Christian McBride

Christian McBride appears in the following:

Montclair Jazz Festival 2023

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Montclair Jazz Festival's lineup includes acts such as Regina Carter, Steve Turre, Melanie Charles, Edmar Castaneda, Michael Mwenso and more.

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Listening Party: 'Christian McBride's New Jawn - Prime'

Thursday, February 23, 2023

The Grammy Award-winning Christian McBride is back with a new album.

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Christian McBride's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

Thursday, April 21, 2022

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, here's a playlist of favorites from Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer, educator, broadcaster and Jazz Night in America host Christian McBride.

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Christian McBride's 'The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons'

Monday, November 08, 2021

Christian McBride joins us to preview his performance of 'The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons' as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at the NJPAC.

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92Y Celebrates Marvin Gaye's 'What’s Going On'

Friday, May 21, 2021

Christian McBride on the 92Y's celebration of Marvin Gaye.

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Pandemic Strikes Jazz Community

Friday, May 22, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Christian McBride, the host of Jazz Night in America, about the toll the pandemic has taken on the jazz community.

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'Smile' With A Performance By Pianist Monty Alexander And Bassist Ray Brown

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Hear a concert with pianist Monty Alexander and bassist Ray Brown from 2000. Host Christian McBride picks his favorite songs from the gig that puts both musicians' joy and camaraderie on full display.

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A Sprawling Blueprint For Protest Music, Courtesy Of The Jazz Duke

Friday, February 22, 2019

He called it "a parallel to the history of the American Negro." Duke Ellington's Black, Brown and Beige wasn't an immediate hit, but it set a tone for ambitious, provocative works about black life.

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Christian McBride's Career, Dramatizing the Constitution, Jill Sobule Performs

Thursday, November 01, 2018

Christian McBride on his upcoming performance with Dianne Reeves. Heidi Schreck on “What the Constitution Means to Me.” Jill Sobule performs live!

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Christian McBride: Finding A New Groove With New Trio

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Hear the versatile bassist Christian McBride perform with his new trio in the Soundcheck studio.

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Players On Players With Erin McKeown And Domonique Foxworth; Christian McBride Trio Live; Soundgarden's Ben Shepherd

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

In this episode: Soundcheck's Players On Players continues with songwriter Erin McKeown and Domonique Foxworth, a former Baltimore Raven, current president of the NFL Players Association, and future student at Harvard Business School.

Plus, the acclaimed and well-traveled jazz bassist (and occasional Soundcheck guest host) Christian McBride performs in the Soundcheck studio with his new trio comprised of two young guns of jazz, pianist Christian Sands and drummer Ulysses Owens Jr.

And producer Gretta Cohn talks with Soundgarden bassist Ben Shepherd about his new solo record, which you can stream all this week in our Check Ahead.

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S. Epatha Merkerson's New Order

Friday, March 16, 2012

S. Epatha Merkerson is best known for her role on the TV series “Law & Order,” but her new documentary explores different territory. “The Contradictions of Fair Hope” chronicles the evolution of an African-American benevolent society that was founded to support newly freed slaves after the Civil War. Merkerson and fellow producer Rockell Metcalf talk about the project with guest host Christian McBride, who composed music for the film.

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Gregory Porter: In Studio

Friday, March 16, 2012

Jazz singer Gregory Porter looks like a linebacker – which makes sense, because that’s exactly what he used to be. Although a shoulder injury put an end to that career path, things have worked out pretty well for Porter--his 2010 recording debut, “Water,” earned him a Grammy nomination the following year. His sophomore effort is called “Be Good,” and he talks with guest host Christian McBride about the record and performs some of it live in our studio.

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S. Epatha Merkerson: Benevolent Society

Friday, March 16, 2012

Best known for her role on the TV series “Law & Order,” S. Epatha Merkerson joins guest host Christian McBride to talk about her documentary, “The Contradictions of Fair Hope.” It chronicles the evolution of an African-American benevolent society that was founded to support newly freed slaves after the Civil War. Plus, a live performance from jazz singer Gregory Porter.

The Godfather of Soul, Revisited

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Biographer RJ Smith explores the complicated but fascinating life of James Brown in a new book called “The One.” He joins guest host Christian McBride and bassist Fred Thomas, who added oomph to Brown’s band, for a look back at the "Godfather of Soul."

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James Brown: The One

Thursday, March 15, 2012

With his electrifying stage presence, wild screams, and revolutionary rhythm, James Brown tore up the music world and earned the nickname the “Godfather of Soul.” Today: A fresh look at the R&B legend’s life, with biographer R.J. Smith and former James Brown bassist, Fred Thomas. Plus: Guest host Christian McBride steps out from behind the microphone to lead an all-star James Brown tribute band calling themselves "The Junior J.B.'s."

The Junior J.B.'s: In Studio

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Guest host Christian McBride steps out from behind the microphone and picks up his bass to perform James Brown songs with guitarists Eric Krasno and Rodney Jones, vocalist Nigel Hall and other special guests.

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Kareem, Jazz and Basketball

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The new documentary “On the Shoulders of Giants” tells the story of the Harlem Rens, an all-black basketball team that played in New York at the height of the Harlem Renaissance cultural explosion. Guest host (and secret sports blogger) Christian McBride talks with two people behind the film, NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and composer Bill Cunliffe, about overlap between two golden eras of sports and the arts.

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Christian McBride: Guest Host

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Bassist and composer Christian McBride’s career has spanned two decades, nine albums and countless collaborations. This week, he wears a different hat – as our guest host. Today on the show: he talks with NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about the Harlem Rens: an all-black basketball team that played in New York at the height of the Harlem Renaissance. Plus, Allman Brothers Band bassist Oteil Burbridge plays live.

In Studio: Christian McBride

Monday, December 12, 2011

Christian McBride has proven himself to be quite the conversationalist over the years – hosting public talks at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and a Sirius XM interview-style program. The jazz bassist’s latest album release, called “Conversations with Christian,” is an album of thirteen intimate duets with a bit of verbal back-and-forth sprinkled in. He’ll join us in the studio to play – and talk – live.

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