Bringin' It by Christian McBride Big Band

Iconic bassist Christian McBride has been doing what the title of his upcoming big band album implores for years: Bringin’ It. This highly anticipated release, which follows the Christian McBride Big Band’s 2011 Grammy® Award-winning debut, The Good Feeling, puts his status and skills as an all-around entertainer on full display. With a list of growing accolades including his recent appointment as Artistic Director at the Newport Jazz Festival, hosting shows on SiriusXM (“The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian”) and NPR (“Jazz Night in America,” as well as frequent online contributions to various programs including “All Things Considered”), speaking engagements, and occasional DJ performances under the alias DJ Brother Mister, he’s more than just a bandleader: Christian McBride is transcending that title to something more complete.

Tracklist

1.	Gettin' To It	6:37

2.	Thermo	5:59

3.	Youthful Bliss	7:00

4.	I Thought About You	6:09

5.	Sahara	10:10

6.	Upside Down	4:44

7.	Full House	6:26

8.	Mr. Bojangles	6:16

9.	Used 'ta Could	4:37

10.	In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning	3:55

11.	Optimism	7:06

Credits

released September 22, 2017

Producer: Christian McBride
Associate Producer: Todd Whitelock

bass (all tracks) and arrangements (except Upside Down & Optimism): Christian McBride
trumpets: Frank Greene (lead), Freddie Hendrix, Brandon Lee, Nabate Isles
trombones: Michael Dease (lead); Steve Davis (Optimism); Joe McDonough (all tracks except Optimism); James Burton, Douglas Purviance (bass trombone)
saxophones: Steve Wilson (alto, soprano sax, flute); Todd Bashore (alto sax, flute, piccolo); Ron Blake (tenor sax, flute); Dan Pratt (tenor sax, clarinet); Carl Maraghi (baritone sax, bass clarinet)
piano: Xavier Davis
guitar: Rodney Jones (Gettin’ To It & Full House)
drums: Quincy Phillips
vocals: Melissa Walker (Upside Down & Mr. Bojangles)
harp: Brandee Younger (In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning)

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