Christian McBride Band With Christian McBride and Inside Straight May 20, 2011

Bassist extraodinaire, composer, arranger, educator, curator and administrator, Christian McBride, has been one of the most important and most omnipresent figures in the jazz world for 20 years. Sometimes hard to believe considering this man is not yet 40.

2009 looks to be a big year for McBride. For starters, he will release two CD's for a new label, the Detroit-based Mack Avenue Records. First, he will return to his undiluted "straight-ahead" roots with the unveiling of his new quintet, "Christian McBride & Inside Straight" featuring alto/soprano saxophonist, Steve Wilson; vibraphonist, Warren Wolf; pianist, Eric Reed and drummer, Carl Allen.

There will also be a recording of duets with McBride and some of his best friends and mentors - George Duke, Angelique Kidjo, Dr. Billy Taylor, Hank Jones, Chick Corea, Eddie Palmieri, Regina Carter, Ron Blake, Roy Hargrove and Russell Malone among many others.

To top it off, McBride will hit the airwaves with a brand new radio show, "Conversations with Christian" on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio.

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