Conversations With Christian - Christian Mcbride - Vinyl LP Record (Arrives in 50 days)

For a man that's known to lead many groups, Conversations with Christian focused on duets for this stunning 2011 release. McBride first considered a proposal to do a duet project during the latter '90s. "At the time," he recalls, "I didn't feel I was ready, or that it was the project I wanted to do. I had other things in mind. But as time progressed, I got to do other projects—putting together the Christian McBride Big Band and experimenting with a lot of different sounds and layers—and my focus returned to the duets idea."

The iconic bassist placed himself in the forefront of the flow on a duet apiece with 13 of his closest musical friends and cohorts—singers Angélique Kidjo, Sting and Dee Dee Bridgewater; pianists George Duke, Eddie Palmieri and Chick Corea, as well as Dr. Billy Taylor and Hank Jones; violinist Regina Carter; trumpeter Roy Hargrove; guitarist Russell Malone; tenor saxophonist Ron Blake; and actress Gina Gershon. In the process, McBride unleashed the full measure of his already legendary skills, crafting as complete a portrait of his diverse interests—different vibrations of the blues and African-American church experience, bebop, the American Songbook, the Latin Tinge, the Freedom Principle, even comedy—as he has ever presented.

The jazz album is available in the following configurations:

• 2-LP, Coloured Vinyl (Limited Edition: regular weight, orange color vinyl; foil stamped)
• CD

Tracklist

Disc 1

1. Afirika Featuring Angilique Kidjo (04:28)
2. Fat Bach and Greens Featuring Regina Carter (04:41)
3. Consider Me Gone Featuring Sting (04:23)
4. Guajeo Y Tumbao Featuring Eddie Palmieri (06:18)
5. Baubles, Bangles and Beads Featuring Roy Hargrove (05:22)
6. Spiritual Featuring Dr. Billy Taylor (07:12)
7. It's Your Thing Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater (05:13)

Disc 2

1. Alone Together Featuring Hank Jones (05:38)
2. McDukey Blues Featuring George Duke (05:35)
3. Tango Improvisation #1 Featuring Chick Corea (09:11)
4. Sister Rosa Featuring Russell Malone (06:45)
5. Shake 'N Blake Featuring Ron Blake (05:36)
6. Chitlins and Gefiltefish Featuring Gina Gershon (06:44)

Label: Mack Avenue | Origin: Holland

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