Christian McBride Big Band

Four-time Grammy-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride can be likened to a force of nature, fusing the fire and fury of a virtuoso with the depth and grounding of a seasoned journeyman. Powered by a relentless energy and a boundless love of swing, McBride’s path has described a continuous positive arc since his arrival on the scene. 

This bassist, composer, educator and bandleader won a 2012 Grammy Award with his big band for The Good Feeling, featuring his own arrangements of jazz standards like Broadway and original works like Bluesin’ in Alphabet City, which was commissioned by Wynton Marsalis for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.