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 ...

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Although there have been jazz violinists ever since the music began, formal jazz education programs in schools usually are set up to cater mostly to trumpets, trombones, saxophones and rhythm sections ...

First things first: Christian McBride’s New Jawn is coming to Houston Friday, and it would be perfectly reasonable for any non-Philadelphian to ask: what is a jawn? “Most people who know me are not ...

German pianist and (film-) composer Christian Pabst is a true storyteller. While being deeply rooted and connected to the greats of jazz, Christian has an original, strong and genre transcending voice ...

On Sunday evening, Krannert’s Colwell Playhouse buzzed with excitement for Grammy-winning Christian McBride’s performance in collaboration with both campus and community-wide choirs. The show was ...

Sunday’s concert of pianist Bill Charlap and bassist Christian McBride may look like a duo, but Charlap said there are so many more other people that are a part of the mix. “Everything is about ...

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The brilliant and busy Christian McBride comes our way with a few sets at Judson’s Live this week. Apart from his duties as one of the most prominent jazz bassists working today, McBride seemingly ...

IF YOU GO… What: Live music by Vail Jazz Workshop Alumni Where: The Jazz Tent at the Arrabelle and the Hythe Grand Ballroom in Lionshead When: Sept. 1&3 as Sextet ...

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