Conversations With Christian
Jazz
| Nov 2011
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2011-11-27
Reviewed 2011-11-27
CHRISTIAN McBRIDE: Conversations with Christian
Mack Avenue, 2011
MAINSTREAM JAZZ – Lively duets between bass master McBride and a string of star performers, mostly jazz people but with Sting, Angelique Kidjo and actress Gina Gershon mixing it up a bit. Lots of fun; really shows off McBride’s rich, fat tone and pure musicality.
Try any track. Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10
1. 4:28 – with Angelique Kidjo (vocal): upbeat African song, happy & catchy
2. 4:41 – with Regina Carter (violin): starts with Bach, switches to blues walk
3. 4:23 – with Sting (acoustic guitar/vocal): typical Sting cool-cat stroll
4. 6:18 – with Eddie Palmieri (piano): romantic intro, then strong latin groove
5. 5:22 – with Roy Hargrove (trumpet): straight-up jazz standard, light & airy
6. 7:12 – with Billy Taylor (piano): slow gospel, very tender and heartfelt
7. 5:13 – with Dee Dee Bridgewater (vocal): sassy, sexy funk… yowza!
8. 5:38 – with Hank Jones (piano): easygoing standard, becomes a lively walk
9. 5:35 – with George Duke (piano): bright, snappy walk, a quick-tempo blues
10. 9:11 – with Chick Corea (piano): dramatic tango-based improvisation
11. 6:45 – with Russell Malone (guitar): cool soulful stroll, very nice interplay
12. 5:36 – with Ron Blake (tenor sax): relaxed, upbeat boppin’ jam
13. 6:44 – with Gina Gershon (jews harp): playful blues + really goofy banter
[ Fo ] - November 2011
Mack Avenue, 2011
MAINSTREAM JAZZ – Lively duets between bass master McBride and a string of star performers, mostly jazz people but with Sting, Angelique Kidjo and actress Gina Gershon mixing it up a bit. Lots of fun; really shows off McBride’s rich, fat tone and pure musicality.
Try any track. Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10
1. 4:28 – with Angelique Kidjo (vocal): upbeat African song, happy & catchy
2. 4:41 – with Regina Carter (violin): starts with Bach, switches to blues walk
3. 4:23 – with Sting (acoustic guitar/vocal): typical Sting cool-cat stroll
4. 6:18 – with Eddie Palmieri (piano): romantic intro, then strong latin groove
5. 5:22 – with Roy Hargrove (trumpet): straight-up jazz standard, light & airy
6. 7:12 – with Billy Taylor (piano): slow gospel, very tender and heartfelt
7. 5:13 – with Dee Dee Bridgewater (vocal): sassy, sexy funk… yowza!
8. 5:38 – with Hank Jones (piano): easygoing standard, becomes a lively walk
9. 5:35 – with George Duke (piano): bright, snappy walk, a quick-tempo blues
10. 9:11 – with Chick Corea (piano): dramatic tango-based improvisation
11. 6:45 – with Russell Malone (guitar): cool soulful stroll, very nice interplay
12. 5:36 – with Ron Blake (tenor sax): relaxed, upbeat boppin’ jam
13. 6:44 – with Gina Gershon (jews harp): playful blues + really goofy banter
[ Fo ] - November 2011
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It's Your Thing (Feat. Dee Dee Bridgewater), Afirika (Feat. Angelique Kidjo)
At the Cafe Bohemian — Jan 28, 2012
Charting
2011-11-27 — 2012-01-29
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jan 29 | 4 |
| Jan 22 | 2 |
| Jan 8 | 2 |
| Dec 25 | 2 |
| Dec 18 | 2 |
| Dec 11 | 3 |
| Dec 4 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Afirika (Feat. Angelique Kidjo) | ||
| 2. | Fat Bach And Greens (Feat. Regina Carter) | ||
| 3. | Consider Me Gone (Feat. Sting) | ||
| 4. | Guajeo Y Tumbao (Feat. Eddie Palmieri) | ||
| 5. | Baubles, Bangles And Beads (Feat. Roy Hargrove) | ||
| 6. | Spiritual (Feat. Dr. Billy Taylor) | ||
| 7. | It's Your Thing (Feat. Dee Dee Bridgewater) | ||
| 8. | Alone Together (Feat. Hank Jones) | ||
| 9. | Mcdukey Blues (Feat. George Duke) | ||
| 10. | Tango Improvisation #1 (Feat. Chick Corea) | ||
| 11. | Sister Rosa (Feat. Russell Malone) | ||
| 12. | Shake 'n Blake (Feat. Ron Blake) | ||
| 13. | Chitlins And Gefiltefish (Feat. Gina Gershon) |