Release Date: 28 November 2011
Label: Mack Avenue
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 673203105027
Release Date: 23 April 2022
Label: Mack Avenue
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 673203105010
Description
'Conversations with Christian' sees the acclaimed bassist perform 13 unique duets with an array of stars from the pop, jazz and world music scenes, including vocalists Sting, Angélique Kidjo and Dee Dee Bridgewater plus jazz stars Chick Corea, George Duke, Hank Jones and Roy Hargrove, amongst others.
The 39-year-old maestro places himself in the forefront on a duet apiece with "13 of my closest musical friends and cohorts" - singers Angélique Kidjo, Sting and Dee Dee Bridgewater; pianists George Duke, Eddie Palmieri and Chick Corea, as well as Dr. Billy Taylor and Hank Jones (who both passed away in 2010); violinist Regina Carter; trumpeter Roy Hargrove; guitarist Russell Malone; tenor saxophonist Ron Blake; and actress Gina Gershon. In the process, McBride unleashes the full measure of his already legendary skills, crafting as complete a portrait of his diverse interests - different variations of the blues and African-American church experience, bebop, the American Songbook, Latin music, free jazz, even comedy - as he has ever presented.
Description
First time on vinyl for this 2011 album by bassist Christian McBride featuring duets with an array of stars including Angélique Kidjo, Sting, Chick Corea, George Duke, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Roy Hargrove and others. Limited Edition, regular weight orange coloured vinyl with foil stamped numbers.
Christian McBride is a loquacious raconteur in addition to his finger-busting bass skills, though make no mistake about it - the only talk on this release is the musical kind two instruments make. Christian can converse with the best of them, as his Sirius/XM show will attest though these conversations sit him down in the studio with a diverse array of guests for unexpected and often amazing results. The resulting duets lay bare skill and emotion in the visceral tradition of real jazz improvisation.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Christian McBride & Edgar Meyer
Veronica Swift
Christian McBride Big Band
Various Artists
Connie Han
Oscar Peterson
Yellowjackets
Oscar Peterson
Various Artists
Christian McBride
Christian McBride
Christian McBride
