Christian McBride leads the Big Band in a thrilling evening featuring renowned vocalists Andra Day, José James, and Ledisi. This performance highlights McBride's innovative approach to modern jazz, showcasing arrangements created for a range of celebrated artists over the years. Known for his exceptional talents as a bassist and composer, McBride promises an engaging and dynamic show that merges jazz with contemporary influences.
Cast and Creative team for CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE BIG BAND with ANDRA DAY, JOSÉ JAMES, and LEDISI at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Cast
Christian McBride Big Band
Ensemble
Diana Fuentes
Ensemble
NJPAC Jazz Advisory Committee
Ensemble
Dorthaan Kirk
Ensemble
Gary Walker
HOST
Ann Hampton Callaway
JUDGE
Jon Faddis
JUDGE
Nnenna Freelon
JUDGE
Janis Siegel
JUDGE
Tyreek McDole
vocalist.
Raina Simone
RAPPER
Arturo Sandoval
trumpet
Rodrigo Toscano
POET
Jackson Browne
guitar + vocals
Diana Fuentes
vocals
Carlos Varela
vocals + guitar
Caridad De La Luz
POET
Tyehimba Jess
POET
DJ Spinna
DJ
Nuyorican Poets Café Slam Team
POETS
Slick Rick
HIP-HOP ARTIST
Rakim
HIP-HOP ARTIST
Chuck D
HIP-HOP ARTIST
Ledisi
vocals
José James
vocals
Andra Day
vocals
Christian McBride
bass/bandleader
Savion Glover
tap dance + percussion
NJMEA All-State Jazz Band and Choir
Ensemble
Luisito Rosario
vocals
Rachael Price
vocals
Vilray Bolles
guitar + vocals
Nat Adderley Jr.
piano
Stanley Jordan
guitar
Omar Sosa
piano
Jerome Jennings
drums
Ben Williams
bass
Alexander Claffy
bass
Theodis Ealey
vocals/guitar
West Love
vocals
Pokey Bear
vocals
King George
vocals
Lenny Williams
vocals
Stanley Clarke
bass
Creative Team
Stanley Clarke
Bassist
Christian McBride
Jazz Advisor
Angela Thomas
Press Representative
John Scheiber
President and CEO
Martin Melilli
TD Bank Commercial Market President
José James
Vocalist
Arturo Sandoval
Trumpeter
Omar Sosa
Pianist
Stanley Jordan
Guitarist
Rachael Price
Vocalist
Vilray Bolles
Guitarist
George Cables
Pianist
Jerome Jennings
Drummer
Alexander Claffy
Bassist.
Ledisi
Vocalist
Christian McBride
Bandleader
Andra Day
Vocalist
Diana Fuentes
Vocalist
Jackson Browne
Guitarist
Savion Glover
Choreographer
Nat Adderley Jr.
Pianist
Eyesha Marable
AVP, Comm Engagement
Wayne Winborne
Executive Director
Christian McBride
Artistic Director
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