PLAYLIST
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE SITUATION

September 14, 2016 | by Ross Eustis

Christian McBride playing with The Situation at SFJAZZ (Photo by Grason Littles)

What is a "Christian McBride Situation”? It came from the Monterey Jazz Festival in 2007, when members of the McBride's scheduled group had to cancel. “Uh-oh,” said his manager. “Looks like we have a Christian McBride situation.” No problem. The bassist grabbed some of his friends who also happened to be at the festival – keyboardist Patrice Rushen, turntablist DJ Logic – and created a new group. In the spirit of the "Situation," here's a curated playlist showcasing the many sides of Christian McBride – from acoustic to electric, duets to big band, and everything in between.