The musical constellations in Christian McBride's galaxy run deep and shine brilliantly - from his early years as a sideman with Bobby Watson, Freddie Hubbard & countless others, including Chick Corea and Pat Metheny. His own bands show an indefatigable creative spirit, from the CMB, Inside Straight, New Jawn, A Christian McBrideSituation, Tip City, and his Grammy Award winning Christian McBride Big Band.
So, where does one look for the next inspiration? For McBride, it's the next generation of players brought together for Ursa Major, and their new release, Points Of Light. Featuring the leader on acoustic and electric bass, saxophonist Nicole Glover, drummer Savannah Harris, Mike King on piano and keyboards, and guitarist Ely Perlman,
there are originals from the band members, with the feeling from funky to blistering straight ahead, with a wonderful reimagination of a George Duke composition, "No Rhyme, No Reason" to complete this new release.
Hear a track from Points Of Light each weekday morning @ 8:20AM, another feature made possible by the members of WBGO!
Mon-"Two Check"
Tues-"Cows"
Wed-"Same Folks"
Thurs-"Familiar Steps"
Fri-"No Rhyme, No Reason"
