Christian McBride

Christian McBride

funk

About

Christian McBride (born May 31, 1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a jazz bassist. His father, Lee Smith, is a well known Philadelphia bassist who was McBride's mentor. In the jazz community, McBride is widely considered one of the best bassists of his generation.

McBride has performed and recorded with a huge number of jazz legends, including Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Roy Haynes and Chick Corea, as well as with newer musicians like Joshua Redman, Nicholas Payton, Benny Green and Sting.

McBride is known for his equal facility at playing pizzicato and with the bow. McBride primarily plays upright bass, but is also adept on the electric bass.

Upcoming events

  • Christian McBride & Julian Lage
    Christian McBride & Julian Lage
    Theatre Maisonneuve (USE Place de Arts)
    Sat 04.07.2026 21:00
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  • Christian McBride
    Christian McBride
    Ahoy Rotterdam
    Sat 11.07.2026 14:30
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  • NN North Sea Jazz Festival | Zaterdag - Group Ticket
    NN North Sea Jazz Festival | Zaterdag - Group Ticket
    Rotterdam Ahoy | RTM Stage
    Sat 11.07.2026 14:30
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  • Thundercat
    Thundercat
    Merriweather Post Pavilion
    Sat 11.07.2026 19:00
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  • Christian McBride & Ursa Major
    Christian McBride & Ursa Major
    Blue Note Jazz Club
    Thu 23.07.2026 22:30
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  • Christian McBride & Ursa Major
    Christian McBride & Ursa Major
    Blue Note Jazz Club
    Fri 24.07.2026 20:00
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  • Christian McBride & Ursa Major
    Christian McBride & Ursa Major
    Blue Note Jazz Club
    Sat 25.07.2026 22:30
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  • Christian McBride & Ursa Major
    Christian McBride & Ursa Major
    Blue Note Jazz Club
    Sun 26.07.2026 20:00
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  • Bruce Hornsby & Christian McBride
    Bruce Hornsby & Christian McBride
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center
    Sun 15.11.2026 15:00
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