Christian McBride

New England Conservatory to Present Nearly 800 Events in 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026

New England Conservatory will present nearly 800 free events, many livestreamed, featuring guest artists Hilary Hahn, Dave Holland, and Christian McBride alongside faculty and student performers at Jordan Hall.

Rene Marie, Tierney Sutton, and Jane Monheit to Perform at Smoke Jazz Club
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026

Smoke Jazz Club in New York will present three jazz vocalists — Tierney Sutton, Jane Monheit, and Rene Marie — in separate engagements, with Sutton joined by trumpeter Randy Brecker and saxophonist Houston Person.

Blue Curtain Concert Series to Return to Princeton With Free Summer Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026

Blue Curtain announced a free summer concert series at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, featuring Nanny Assis, Caleb Eckstein, and Sasha Berliner across three Saturday evening performances.

BLACK VIOLIN to Return to Florida Theatre with Special Guest Braxton Cook
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026

Grammy-nominated classical-meets-hip-hop duo BLACK VIOLIN will perform at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville, with special guest Braxton Cook, in support of their sixth album, Full Circle.

Review: OSCAR PETERSON CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE at Rose Theater (Jazz At Lincoln Center)
by Rob Lester - Jun 22, 2026

The OSCAR PETERSON CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE at Jazz at Lincoln Center was a lovely 100th anniversary embrace of his legacy by admirers. Read a review of the May 8 show.

SFJAZZ Reveals 2026-27 Season Featuring More Than 350 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

SFJAZZ has unveiled its 2026-27 Season, Forward Motion, featuring more than 350 concerts that celebrate jazz as a living, evolving art form shaped by artists from around the world.

Photos: Jazz Power Initiative SYNCOPATED CELEBRATION 2026 Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

Jazz Power Initiative recently held its Syncopated Celebration 2026 fundraiser, hosted by Christian McBride. The event featured performances by student participants and appearances by artists, educators, and community leaders. Check out photos from the celebration below.

Lineup Set For 15th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.

TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL to Return to NJPAC for 15th Annual Edition
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

NJPAC announced the lineup for the 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, NJ, featuring tributes to Miles Davis, Zakir Hussain, and James Moody, plus a rare Ben Vereen 80th birthday performance.

Carnegie Hall & WBGO Will Present Miles Davis Centennial Concert with Keyon Harrold
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Trumpeter Keyon Harrold will headline a Miles Davis centennial concert at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall, produced in partnership with WBGO, which will broadcast the performance live.

Cabaret Roundup: May 4-10 – Melissa Manchester, David Yazbek, Toshi Reagon & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 1, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including new work from composer David Yazbek, Toshi Reagon's annual birthday concert, a Star Wars May 4th comedy show, jazz and more.

Capital One City Parks Foundation Unveils SummerStage 2026 Season Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2026

City Parks Foundation has unveiled the 2026 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s outdoor performing arts festival in Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs.

Tanglewood Learning Institute Adds Christian McBride & Jason Robert Brown to 2026 Spotlight Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

The Tanglewood Learning Institute announced additions to its 2026 Spotlight Series, including bassist Christian McBride in conversation with Catherine Burns and a musical theater talk with Jason Robert Brown and Georgia Stitt.

SOUNDSCAPES IN CONVERSATION To Be Hosted By Philadelphia Clef Club
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 16, 2026

The event will be facilitated by Brent White and Valerie Gay, with the evening offering conversation that invites the community into the creative process. Learn more about this event and reserving a spot here!

SFJAZZ Reveals April 2026 Programming - KEB' MO', August Lee Stevens and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026

Spring is in full swing at SFJAZZ this April, with a vibrant lineup of concerts spanning jazz, blues, soul, and beyond, including Keb' Mo', August Lee Stevens, and more.

Jazz Power Initiative Honors Advocates of Jazz and the Arts at 2026 Syncopated Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

The Jazz Power Initiative will honor WBGO President & CEO Steven A. Williams, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa at the Syncopated Celebration 2026. This event, set for May 14 at Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space in Manhattan, celebrates the historical and cultural impact of jazz. Williams will receive the Rothman Family Syncopated Partnership Award, recognizing his contributions to jazz and his leadership at WBGO. The celebration underscores the enduring inf

Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

Plano Symphony Orchestra To Present A NIGHT IN PARIS!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

The Plano Symphony Orchestra resumes its 2025/2026 season, Music That Matters, with a magical night of music in A Night in Paris! on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Methodist Church.

SFJAZZ to Present 2026 Gala — 'Milestones: Celebrating Miles & Trane at 100'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

SFJAZZ will present Milestones: Celebrating Miles & Trane at 100, SFJAZZ’s largest annual fundraiser at the SFJAZZ Center and San Francisco City Hall.

Music Worcester To Present Catherine Russell & Sean Mason Duo At JMAC'S BrickBox
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Music Worcester will present the Grammy nominated Catherine Russell & Sean Mason Duo in an intimate and soulful jazz performance at the BrickBox Theater at JMAC on Thursday, March 26.