Original Tribute to Christian McBride | Bass Virtuoso, Hard Bop, Big Band & Groove Master

Benvenuti a un nuovo appuntamento della serie Original Tribute, interamente dedicato a uno dei bassisti, contrabbassisti e bandleader più premiati e influenti del jazz moderno: Christian McBride.Vincitore di ben 8 Grammy Awards, Christian McBride rappresenta il ponte perfetto tra la grande tradizione Hard Bop, lo swing travolgente del trio acustico, la potenza orchestrale della Big Band e le esplorazioni Jazz-Funk / Fusion. In quest'ora speciale ripercorriamo la sua poliedrica carriera attraverso 11 straordinari brani: dai classici esordi di "Gettin' To It" e "In A Hurry", alla velocità vertiginosa di "Cherokee" e la raffinatezza di "The Shade Of The Cedar Tree". Spazio poi all'anima elettrica e funk con "Boogie Woogie Waltz" e "Technicolor Nightmare", per poi tornare allo swing intimo di "I Thought About You", la potenza monumentale della Big Band in "Night Train", e le sfumature eleganti di "Uncle James", "A Taste of Honey" e la splendida rilettura di "Summer Soft".Un concentrato di virtuosissimo, groove travolgente ed eleganza jazz senza confini.A cura di Music Designer Roby Bellini.EnglishWelcome to a brand new edition of Original Tribute, celebrating 8-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader Christian McBride.Widely regarded as one of the most versatile giants in modern jazz, Christian McBride seamlessly transitions between acoustic Hard Bop, hard-swinging trios, electric Jazz-Funk, and powerhouse Big Band arrangements. This 65-minute radio tribute spans 11 remarkable tracks: opening with early landmarks "Gettin' To It" and "In A Hurry", followed by the breathtaking pace of "Cherokee" and the soulful "The Shade Of The Cedar Tree". We dive into his electric fusion era with "Boogie Woogie Waltz" and "Technicolor Nightmare", before showcasing the lyrical acoustic trio on "I Thought About You", the roaring Big Band swing on "Night Train", alongside brilliant gems like "Uncle James", "A Taste of Honey", and Stevie Wonder's "Summer Soft".An incredible display of bass virtuosity, deep groove, and modern jazz excellence.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Christian McBride – Gettin' To It05:24 - Christian McBride – In A Hurry09:54 - Christian McBride Trio – Cherokee15:28 - Christian McBride & Inside Straight – The Shade Of The Cedar Tree23:00 - Christian McBride Band – Boogie Woogie Waltz32:04 - Christian McBride Band – Technicolor Nightmare40:27 - Christian McBride Trio – I Thought About You46:30 - Christian McBride Big Band – Night Train50:01 - Christian McBride – Uncle James55:22 - Christian McBride – A Taste of Honey58:44 - Christian McBride – Summer Soft#ChristianMcBride #OriginalTribute #JazzBass #HardBop #JazzFunk #BigBand #RobyBellini #RadioGeometrieVariabili #ModernJazz