Co-director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, bassist, educator, composer, super-sideman, and bandleader Christian McBride brings his 18 piece big band to The Iridium Jazz Club for five nights: September 16th – 20th, 2009 (sets at 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm).

Artist/Group Background:

Christian McBride
From Philadelphia, Christian McBride has become the most acclaimed acoustic and electric bassist to emerge from the jazz world in the past decade. His CDs on Verve and Mack Ave. as a leader and the literally hundreds of albums he has performed on showcase his funky style and big tone. His latest release, Kind of Brown (Mac Avenue, 2009), is straight ahead bop and offers the listener 10 solid tracks. Those looking for everyday smooth and lite jazz that’s found on the radio won’t be in their element here; this album is set up for those who like the kickback to the 50s and 60s jazz and bebop.

His ever-expanding pop, R&B and fusion palette takes him around the world anchoring some of the best jazz groups today. He has performed with numerous artists including at Pat Metheny, Joshua Redman, Sting, Chick Corea, The Roots, Diana Krall, D’Angelo, Betty Carter, McCoy Tyner, Roy Hargrove and Wynton Marsalis.

The Big Band
David Bryant – piano
Ulysses Owens, Jr. – drums
Ben Williams – bass

TRUMPETS:
Freddie Hendrix, Frank Greene, Brandon, Lee, Kenny Rampton

TROMBONES:
Steve Davis, Douglas Purviance + 2 more TBA

REEDS:
Steve Wilson, Loren Schoenberg, Todd Williams, Todd Bashore, Frank Basile

More Info

Location:
Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway (corner of 51st)
New York, NY 10023
(212) 582-2121
www.iridiumjazzclub.com

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