Christian McBride has spent more than three decades proving that the bass is not simply an instrument that supports the music. In his hands, the bass leads, speaks, swings, teaches and commands ...

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It's always better with bass, and we couldn't be happier to have Christian McBride, our generation's premiere bassist, band leader, educator, and trailblazer, host our Syncopated Celebration 2026! —Dr ...

Christian Sands grew up in New England and took up piano when he was six years old. Now 36, he’s recorded with Christian McBride, Gregory Porter, and many others. His latest album is Embracing Dawn ...