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Christian McBride is one of jazz’s most versatile and prolific voices. A nine-time Grammy Award winner, he’s known not only for his virtuosic bass playing but also for his work as a composer, educator, and festival director. He leads a constellation of groups including the Christian McBride Big Band, Inside Straight, McBride’s New Jawn, Ursa Major, and the Christian McBride Trio, while collaborating across jazz, pop, and classical worlds. Based in the United States, McBride remains an active performer and cultural ambassador, shaping the next generation of jazz through education and leadership roles at venues and institutions such as NJPAC and the Newport Jazz Festival.

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Upcoming activity centers on a 2025 release slate and live performances. The big-band album Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 is slated for release, alongside Ursa Major's debut single More Is. McBride is also documenting a 2025 U.S. tour (February–April) with stops at major venues across the country. For the latest updates, follow McBride’s official channels and secure your seats early—we’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss ticket access.

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Quick Facts About Christian McBride

  • Nine-time Grammy Award winner and one of jazz’ most versatile modern bassists, active as performer, composer, educator, and host/director (NPR’s Jazz Night in America; Newport Jazz Festival artistic director).
  • Leads several groups (Christian McBride Big Band, Inside Straight, McBride’s New Jawn, Ursa Major, and the Christian McBride Trio) and collaborates across jazz, pop, and classical worlds.
  • 2025 releases and activity include the big-band album Without Further Ado, Vol. 1; the Ursa Major debut single 'More Is'; and a documented 2025 U.S. tour (Feb–Apr) across major venues.
  • Discography as leader is extensive, with recent titles: But Who’s Gonna Play the Melody? (2024, with Edgar Meyer) and Prime (2023).
  • Notable chart/award milestones include RoundAgain debuting at No. 1 on JazzCharts (with Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Brian Blade) and multiple Big Band albums winning Best Large Jazz Ensemble at the Grammys (The Good Feeling in 2012, Bringin’ It in 2018, For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver in 2022).
  • Active as an educator and festival director, with roles at NJPAC, Newport Jazz Festival, Jazz House Kids, and more.

The records

Christian McBride Discography

  • Without Further Ado, Vol 1
    2025 · Mack Avenue
  • But Who's Gonna Play the Melody?
    2024 · Mack Avenue
  • Prime
    2023 · Mack Avenue
  • Live at the Village Vanguard
    2021 · Mack Avenue
  • The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons
    2020 · Mack Avenue
  • For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver
    2020 · Mack Avenue
  • Christian McBride's New Jawn
    2018 · Mack Avenue
  • Bringin' It
    2017 · Mack Avenue
  • Live at the Village Vanguard
    2015 · Mack Avenue
  • Out Here
    2013 · Mack Avenue
  • People Music
    2013 · Mack Avenue
  • Conversations with Christian
    2011 · Mack Avenue
  • The Good Feeling
    2011 · Mack Avenue
  • Kind of Brown
    2009 · Mack Avenue
  • Live at Tonic
    2006 · Ropeadope
  • Vertical Vision
    2003 · Warner Bros.
  • The Philadelphia Experiment
    2001 · Ropeadope
  • SciFi
    2000 · Verve
  • A Family Affair
    1998 · Verve
  • Number Two Express
    1996 · Verve

The hits

Top Christian McBride Songs

  • More Is
    2025 · N/A
  • Don Is
    2020 · N/A
  • Medgar Evers' Blues
    2020 · N/A

Upcoming activity centers on a 2025 release slate and live performances. The big-band album Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 is slated for release, alongside Ursa Major's debut single More Is. McBride is also documenting a 2025 U.S. tour (February–April) with stops at major venues across the country. For the latest updates, follow McBride’s official channels and secure your seats early—we’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss ticket access.

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