The Gig - Christian McBride The Gig

“Too many times with jazz concerts you leave going, 'I think I liked it.'”

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The Gig

by Christian McBride

A young musician gets a once in a lifetime shot at the big time.

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In this episode of The Moth Radio Hour, famed bassist Christian McBride gets a chance to play with his idol, Freddie Hubbard. Take a look behind the scenes of the making of Christian McBride Big Band’s debut recording, The Good Feeling.

A look behind the scenes of the making of Christian McBride Big Band’s debut recording, The Good Feeling.

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Christian and Freddie in 1991 and 2007, shortly before Freddie’s death. Photos courtesy Christian McBride.