I'm really not this jazz traditionalist guy you've been making me out to be all of these years.

- Christian Mcbride

Make no mistake, this music is for everyone. Jazz is not an exclusive, elite club. Go ahead, listen to your Snoop Doggy Dog, Pearl Jam, Garth Brooks,…

- Christian Mcbride

The most significant bands I played in when I first got to New York were Bobby Watson's band, Roy Hargrove's first band, Benny Golson's band, Benny G…

- Christian Mcbride

Watch your attitude. I don't mean to sound like so much of an old head, but there is another generation behind me, out there, doing it now. I find th…

- Christian Mcbride

For my money, Ray Brown is the greatest living bass player. Every great thing that's happened on bass since Ray Brown -- all of us point back to him.…

- Christian Mcbride

When you think of diversity, George Duke fits that bill better than a lot of people. He's played a lot of straight-ahead jazz with people like Nancy …

- Christian Mcbride

I've always felt that most jazz artists don't need producers .. most jazz artists know what kind of sound they want. They don't need a producer to co…

- Christian Mcbride