Christian McBride

Christian McBride is a celebrated American jazz bassist, composer, and educator known for his genre-spanning work and extensive collaborations with jazz legends like Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea.

A nine-time Grammy Award winner and Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival, McBride began his career in his native Philadelphia, studied at Juilliard, and has established himself as a prominent bandleader, producer, and advocate for jazz education through organizations like Jazz House Kids.