Christian McBride (born May 31, 1972) is an American jazz bassist, composer, and arranger. He has appeared on more than 400 recordings as a sideman, and is an eleven-time Grammy Award winner.
McBride has performed and recorded with a number of jazz musicians and ensembles, including Freddie Hubbard, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, Diana Krall, Roy Haynes, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Eddie Palmieri, Joshua Redman, George Duke, and Ray Brown's "SuperBass" with John Clayton, as well as with pop, hip-hop, soul, and classical musicians like Sting, Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, Isaac Hayes, The Roots, Queen Latifah, Kathleen Battle, Renee Fleming, Carly Simon, Bruce Hornsby, and James Brown.
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Christian McBride’s Big Band delivers a high-energy take on “Back In Love Again” with Jeffrey Osborne on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Christian McBride has announced his resignation as Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival after nine years of shaping its legacy.
Christian McBride returns with "Without Further Ado, Vol. 1," featuring Sting, Samara Joy, and more — plus a major tour through 2026.
Christian McBride releases an unmissable 80-minute Gilmore concert video featuring Brad Mehldau and Marcus Gilmore in top form.
Christian McBride’s new album "Without Further Ado" features a partial Police reunion with Sting and Andy Summers, plus a roster of jazz vocal stars.
