Christian McBride

Celebrate jazz at SMOKE Jazz Club in NYC this May with album release concerts by Charles McPherson and Jane Monheit, and more! See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Kennedy Center’s season-long celebration of Ellington 125 culminates this month, leading up to what would have been the American icon and Washington, D.C. native’s 125th birthday on April 29. See programming!

The NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, a multi-year partnership and collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to spotlight critical contributions to the arts, returns to PBS with two new performance specials this April featuring indie music icon Ben Folds and renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.

Discover the new 2024/25 season at Marcus Performing Arts Center, featuring a diverse lineup of Broadway, Jazz, and Dance performances.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming running March 11th - March 24th. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Maria Schneider Orchestra, Emilio Solla & La Inestable de Brooklyn, Christian Sands Trio, and Canadian Jazz Collective.

Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.

Theater Resources Unlimited is partnering with CreateTheater to present the fourth virtual edition of theTRU Voices New Plays Reading Series. Learn more about the reading!

8-time GRAMMY Award winner Christian McBride has shared a new single “Philly Slop,” recorded with renowned Bassist and composer Edgar Meyer, from the duo's upcoming album But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Christian McBride brings his quintet to The AWAACC on April 9th at 7:00 pm. Don't miss this incredible jazz performance!

How Love Begins won Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 66th GRAMMY® Awards

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced the 2024 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. February 2024's top picks include Lyric Opera's Champion, Cinderella, Goodman's Highway Patrol and more.

New England Conservatory's Jazz Studies Department marks the centennial of a great American jazz drummer and composer with The Music of Max Roach on Thursday, February 15, at 8 p.m. in NEC's Burnes Hall.

Christian McBride announced the upcoming release of But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?, a new album recorded with renowned bassist and composer Edgar Meyer. The album explores the vast variety possible with the pairing of two limitless bassists, encompassing diverse original compositions, American Songbook standards, and familiar classics.

The Cleveland Orchestra presented its 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service in the Arts Awards on Sunday. Learn more about the honorees here!

Broadway stars perform songs from Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee in a New Jersey celebration of their music. For press requests, contact Angela Thomas at 201.503.1333.

Jumaane Smith takes the Sitnik stage to open Winter Thaw Concert Series for Centenary Stage Company. Concert by Jumaane Smith titled 'Louis! Louis! Louis!' on January 13 at Sitnik Theatre.

Discover the exciting jazz programming coming up at Birdland from January 8th to January 21st. Birdland features live performances from talented jazz musicians in a vibrant and intimate setting.

Join us for a one-night only tribute show honoring the legendary Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee. Led by musical director Christian McBride, this star-studded celebration will feature a lineup of talented artists. Get all the details and save the date for this unforgettable event.

Yesterday, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Founder + President, Melissa Walker and her husband, 8-time GRAMMY-Award winning Artistic Director Christian McBride appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to showcase the nonprofit and its initiatives as part of the show's Holiday Giving Week that shines a light on organizations giving back to the community.