Listening Session featuring Christian McBride

Christian McBride joins us for a Listening Session in conjunction with his January 20 concert appearance with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble.

McBride, who was named 2011 Bassist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, released his own Grammy-nominated big-band recording in September, The Good Feeling, adding yet another chapter to the remarkable litany of the different projects – from mainstream jazz to bands that incorporate hip-hop and gospel – that have benefited from his prodigious technique and musicality.

CJE LISTENING SESSIONS
The Chicago Jazz Ensemble presents this free event as part of its signature series of informal gatherings in which Artistic Director Dana Hall, jazz artists, educators, and/or critics lead an interactive discussion around a particular topic in jazz. Sessions often feature live music demos, multi-media components, and music recordings.