One of the leading jazz bassists of the 1990s and 2000s, Christian McBride is known for his formidable technique, his infallible chemistry with other players, and his restless sense of experimentation. The three-disc set LIVE AT TONIC is an impressive demonstration of these qualities. Recorded over two nights at New York City's avant music nightclub Tonic, LIVE finds McBride playing with a killer backing band and being joined by some of the hottest musicians on the scene, including pianist Jason Moran, guitarist Charlie Hunter, and turntablist DJ Logic. This is a hefty dose of compelling, joyful contemporary jazz.
Recording information: Tonic, New York, NY.
Photographer: Michael Didonna.
Personnel: Christian McBride (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, acoustic bass, electric bass); Christian McBride (bass instrument); Jenny Scheinman (violin); Rahsaan Patterson (trumpet); Geoff Keezer, Jason Moran (piano, keyboards); Terreon Gully (drums); Scratch (background vocals); Eric Krasno, Charlie Hunter (guitar); DJ Logic (turntables).
Audio Mixer: Jeffrey Chestek.
Down Beat (p.69) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he bassist sets the stage with a fast-moving metallic figure that rapidly gives way to a bowed improvisation before Ron Blake pushes ever harder on tenor saxophone....[A] rhythm-intensive band..."
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Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)
Awesome concert!!! Pure jazz-funk! I knew a couple of Christian´s solo albums before I heard this one. The nice thing is that this is not an usual live record, but it is a jam session type of concert. Part of the songs are improvisation around a key tone, but even though it is a record that is very easy to listen to, all the time. The great guitar player Charlie Hunter plays on one of the records.
100% funk! Don´t think twice...Buy it! Submitted by Eduardo Giancristofaro (Sao Paulo, Brasil) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Yeah, but... Though I really like McBride, I must admit, this record kind of bored me about half-way through. If I was at this show, I'm sure I would have been quite impressed and have had the time of my life; however, when one's away from the thrill of the event, it's the songs that remain. After the 1st disc there really aren't any songs, just jams.
Not only am a admirer of McBride, but a major jazz collector, and I must say, sadly, just skip this one! Submitted by St.Davey (Windham, Me.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Great Live Set!!! Great live set from Christian and his band featuring some special guests like Charlie Hunter you can't beat the price either for 3 cds!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Submitted by Tom (Plymouth) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Awesome concert!!! Pure jazz-funk!
Yeah, but...
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