One of today’s most influential musical explorers in jazz and beyond, eight-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride joins us with his stellar 17-piece big band.
In a career that has featured him in collaboration with artists from James Brown to Kathleen Battle to Sting and includes work as artistic director of the Newport Jazz Festival and more, it’s the Christian McBride Big Band that is his longest-running project. Hear the inimitable blend of hard swing, infectious grooves, funk, swagger, and joy that has made this band one of the most thrilling large ensembles in jazz.
Location: Kaufmann Concert Hall