Christian McBride News

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance Presents Multi-Genre Musical Collaboration AS WE SPEAK

by A.A. Cristi — October 25, 2023

CAP UCLA presents 'As We Speak,' a multi-genre musical collaboration.

See Frank Catalano Quartet, Karrin Allyson & More Upcoming at Birdland

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2023

Discover the exciting jazz programming coming up at Birdland.

TD James Moody Jazz Festival Adds Christian McBride, Savion Glover, and More to November Line-Up

by Stephi Wild — October 17, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has added more exciting performers to its line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 16, 2023

The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker.

Ron Carter's Foresight Quartet, Nick Finzer Big Band, and More to Play Birdland This Month

by Blair Ingenthron — October 14, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running October 16th - October 29th.

Top Five Finalists Revealed For 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

by Stephi Wild — October 12, 2023

As part of NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival (Nov 3-19), the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced the top five finalists of the 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR Jazz Disney Tribute Comes to the Eisemann Center

by Stephi Wild — October 6, 2023

Eisemann Center Presents continues the 2023-2024 Season with When You Wish Upon a Star – A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney on Friday, November 10 at 8:00 pm in the Bank of America Theatre.

Violinist Kersten Stevens Will Perform at City Winery Next Month

by Stephi Wild — October 4, 2023

City Winery presents Kersten Stevens, queen of the violin, who will perform live with special guest 8x- Grammy award-winning bassist and one of the world's best jazz musicians and innovators, Christian McBride on Monday, November 27 at 7:30 pm.

12th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Announced At NJPAC

by A.A. Cristi — October 3, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & WHATSNEXT?, Jeff Harnar, and More to Play Birdland Next Month

by Blair Ingenthron — September 29, 2023

Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will feature a number of exciting performances from top jazz artists this October.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center Hosts Year-Round Celebrations in Honor of the 100th Birthday of Newark's Own Sarah Vaughan

by A.A. Cristi — September 28, 2023

NJPAC celebrates the centennial of jazz icon Sarah Vaughan with year-round events in Newark.

The Royal Conservatory Of Music Adds Three Concerts To 2023.24 Season

by A.A. Cristi — September 26, 2023

The Royal Conservatory of Music adds three concerts to its 2023-24 season, including performances by Joshua Redman, John Pizzarelli Trio, and Caity Gyorgy.

Gideon King & City Blog Drop Soul-Stirring Single 'Skunks Misery Road'

by Michael Major — September 18, 2023

The band is rounded out by drummer Jake Goldbas, drums, percussion (Dave Brubeck, Aretha Franklin, Christian McBride, and the Broadway productions of The Color Purple and Dear Evan Hansen), Jeff Hanley, bass (Will Bernard, Morgan James, Doug Wamble), Christian McGhee drums, percussion (Lauryn Hill,

Joshua Bergasse-Directed World Premiere of SUGAR HILL to Play New York City Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 18, 2023

The World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker, the jazz-steeped reimagining of The Nutcracker based on the genre-defying collaboration of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, will debut at New York City Center.

Emmet Cohen Releases 'Isn't It Romantic?' Featuring Houston Person

by Michael Major — September 15, 2023

American Pianists Award winner Emmet Cohen released a new rendition of the Rodgers and Hart composition “Isn’t It Romantic?” — it’s the second single from Master Legacy Series Vol.

12th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival Returns to NJPAC in November

by Stephi Wild — September 12, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

Saxophonist Roxy Coss To Kick Off The Nash Women's Initiative Next Month

by Blair Ingenthron — September 10, 2023

The Nash Jazz Club and Education Center in downtown Phoenix has announced The Nash Women's Initiative, a new multi-year program led by Artistic Director Mary Petrich and Administrative Director Naquana Borrero to address the gender-based inequities in jazz music.