Christian McBride and Ursa Major

Oct 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM · SPACE, Evanston, IL SPACE, Evanston, IL

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Christian McBride

5 concerts

Christian McBride is an 11-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. He serves as Artistic Director for the Newport Jazz Festival, NJPAC, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, and hosts NPR's Jazz Night in America.

Ursa Major

2 concerts

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."