Christian McBride News

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. 

Christian McBride performed with fellow GRAMMY winning artist Billie Eilish this weekend on Saturday Night Live. McBride brought his bass performance skills to the Studio 8H stage supporting Eilish on performances of her hit from the Barbie film soundtrack “What Was I Made For?” and the holiday classic “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.”

NJPAC celebrates the songs of Peggy Lee & Frank Sinatra in a New Jersey celebration of iconic music. Don't miss this unforgettable event!

Get into the holiday spirit with the exciting holiday programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater. Enjoy live performances and festive music in the heart of New York City.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announces 2024 Winter Jazz performances including Max Roach Centennial Celebrations, All-Star Musical Exploration of Peggy Lee-Frank Sinatra, and more.

Tyreek McDole wins the 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition as part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival and Year-Round Centennial Celebrations Honoring Sarah Vaughan. McDole is the second male vocalist to win in the contest's history.

Tyreek McDole wins the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition as part of NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival and Year-Round Centennial Celebrations Honoring Sarah Vaughan.

The CJRO Big Band kicks off the holiday season with Holiday Hits from Stage and Screen on Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, CO 80138.

Join Kersten Stevens and Christian McBride for a captivating live performance of their new single at City Winery NYC. Find out all the details about the date, venue, and how to get tickets. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to experience their incredible talent firsthand!

The CJRO Big Band kicks off the holiday season with Holiday Hits from Stage and Screen on Sunday, November 19 at 3 p.m. at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226.  

Miller Theatre kicks off its '23-24 Jazz series with the Dezron Douglas Quartet, featuring a holiday-themed world premiere on December 2nd. Don't miss this exciting start to the season!

CAP UCLA presents 'As We Speak,' a multi-genre musical collaboration. Find out more about this exciting event featuring a diverse range of artists and styles.

Discover the exciting jazz programming coming up at Birdland. Learn how to purchase tickets!

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.

The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running October 16th - October 29th. Get all the details here!

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. Learn more about the finalists here!

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. Learn more about the upcoming concert here!

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. Learn more about the concert here!