Christian McBride's New Jawn at Pittsfield CityJazz Festival at The Colonial Theatre

Six-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride is a force of nature, fusing the fire and fury of a virtuoso with the depth and grounding of a seasoned journeyman. Powered by a relentless energy and a boundless love of swing, his path has described a continuous positive arc since his arrival on the scene. With a career now blazing into its third decade, and recordings as both a sideman and leader numbering more than 300, the Philadelphia native has become one of the most requested, most recorded, and most respected figures in the music world today.

Capping the 14th annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, Christian McBride's New Jawn previews its debut recording in a concert at the historic Colonial Theatre, in downtown Pittsfield...

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Six-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride is a force of nature, fusing the fire and fury of a virtuoso with the depth and grounding of a seasoned journeyman. Powered by a relentless energy and a boundless love of swing, his path has described a continuous positive arc since his arrival on the scene. With a career now blazing into its third decade, and recordings as both a sideman and leader numbering more than 300, the Philadelphia native has become one of the most requested, most recorded, and most respected figures in the music world today.

Capping the 14th annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, Christian McBride's New Jawn previews its debut recording in a concert at the historic Colonial Theatre, in downtown Pittsfield. His New Jawn Quartet comprises Josh Evans, trumpet; Marcus Strickland, saxophone; McBride, bass; and Nasheet Waits, drums.

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