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Christian McBride stands as a colossus in the jazz world: virtuoso bassist & composer, passionate ambassador, and eloquent voice for the art form.
In this interview, Christian sits down with acclaimed pianist Peter Martin for an in-depth conversation. This 7x GRAMMY® winner explores his extraordinary three-decade career, offering unique insights into the evolution of jazz. Their discussion spans McBride's journey from a young prodigy to a revered master, shedding light on the changing landscape of the jazz.
McBride reflects on the "Young Lions" movement of the early 1990s, his collaborations with legends like Joe Henderson and Chick Corea, and the impact of Wynton Marsalis on his career. He shares thoughts on jazz education, mentorship, and the origins of his "jazz adjacent" work with Bruce Hornsby, Sting, Billie Eilish, and others.
Christian and Peter also reflect on their 35+ year friendship, all the way back to when they first met as teenagers.
From his Philadelphia roots to his current status as a jazz ambassador, McBride's journey provides invaluable insights into the past, present, and future of jazz.
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0:00 Introduction
1:08 The Early '90s (Young Lions)
7:37 Playing with Jazz Legends
13:08 The Verve Era
16:49 Bassist without boundaries: Jazz Adjacent
34:42 Roy Hargrove
37:54 Is jazz cool?
40:17 Jazz controversies
42:53 Jazz memes
45:40 Christian on jazz education
1:02:03 Favorite album as a sideman?
1:05:14 Favorite album of Christian's?
1:09:55 Favorite bass player's album?
1:13:08 Biggest influence?
24:30 Favorite Albums as a Sideman and Leader
31:00 Christian's Approach to Jazz Education
37:45 The Impact of George Duke
43:00 Bridging Traditional and Contemporary Jazz
48:30 McBride's Multiple Bands and Projects
54:15 The Importance of Controversy in Jazz
59:45 Jazz Memes and Not Taking Jazz Too Seriously
1:05:30 McBride's Legacy and Impact on Jazz
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