McBride defies jazz purists with Sci Fi fusion CD
Bassist Christian McBride discusses his 1995 debut influence, his shift toward blending jazz with funk R&B and pop, and his new Sci Fi album with guests Herbie Hancock and Dianne Reeves. He cites Miles Davis and John Coltrane as inspirations and explains switching between acoustic and electric bass.
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Garcia Band vault release Don't Let Go captures 1976 Orpheum show
The Don t Let Go vault set, live from May 21 1976 at San Francisco s Orpheum Theatre, marks the Jerry Garcia Band s first vault release since Garcia s 1995 death. With Keith and Donna Godchaux on keys and vocals John Kahn bass and Ron Tutt drums the performance showcases Garcia s distinctive guitar amid jazzy keyboards and extended explorations as the Grateful Dead paused touring, foreshadowing the era when the Dead would reconvene.
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