Christian McBride and Ursa Major

Born in Philadelphia, Christian McBride is an 11-time GRAMMY-winning bassist/composer spanning jazz, R&B, hip-hop/neo-soul & classical; NPR & SiriusXM host; directs Newport Jazz & NJPAC.

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."