Christian McBride and Ursa Major

Christian McBride is an 11-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival, NJPAC, TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem; hosts NPR’s Jazz Night in America.

Ursa Major is Christian McBride's acclaimed jazz ensemble, renowned for its dynamic blend of hard bop, spiritual jazz, and blues, infused with R&B, pop/rock, neo soul, and classical influences. Led by nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist McBride, the group features Ely Perlman, Nicole Glover, Mike King, and Savannah Harris. Their sound showcases cutting-edge improvisation and soulful swing, and they released the single "More Is."