Christian McBride: podcast appearances and interviews

Christian McBride, born on May 31, 1972, is an American jazz bassist, bandleader, and composer. He has appeared on more than 400 recordings as a sideman and has received twelve Grammy Awards. Throughout his career, McBride has performed and recorded with a wide range of jazz musicians and ensembles, including Freddie Hubbard, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, Diana Krall, Roy Haynes, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Eddie Palmieri, Joshua Redman, George Duke, and Ray Brown's SuperBass with John Clayton. In addition to his work in jazz, he has collaborated with artists from other genres such as pop, hip-hop, soul, and classical music. These collaborations include working with Sting, Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, Isaac Hayes, The Roots, Queen Latifah, Kathleen Battle, Renee Fleming, Carly Simon, Bruce Hornsby, and James Brown. McBride's versatility and extensive discography have established him as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz and popular music.