Christian McBride and Leo Richardson
Bass virtuoso Christian McBride shares tracks that have inspired him and UK saxophonist Leo Richardson performs live in session.
Christian McBride is one of the most revered bassist in jazz today, with six Grammy Awards to his name and a list of collaborators that includes Sonny Rollins and Herbie Hancock. In an exclusive interview for J to Z he shares some of the music that inspires him, including a classic by his 鈥渘umber one musical hero鈥� James Brown and a tune by "other-worldly" bassist Jaco Pastorius.
Also in the programme, UK saxophonist Leo Richardson and his quartet perform music from their hard-swinging new album, Move.
Produced by Dominic Tyerman for Somethin鈥� Else.
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Leo Richardson
The Demise
- Live in session for J to Z.
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Maria Chiara Argir貌 & Le茂la Martial
Watery Universe
- Hidden Seas鈥�.
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Quentin Collins
Jasmine Breeze
- Road Warrior.
- Ubuntu.
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Joe Armon鈥怞ones & Georgia Anne Muldrow
Yellow Dandelion
- Turn To Clear View.
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John Coltrane
Blue World
- Blue World.
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Leo Richardson
Peace
- Live in session for J to Z.
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Melba Liston
The Trolley Song
- Melba Liston and her 鈥楤ones.
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Christian McBride
Ballad of Ernie Washingston
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Christian McBride's Inspirations
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James Brown
Soul Power
- Soul Classics.
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Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie
Salt Peanuts
- Massey Hall.
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Weather Report
Havona
- Heavy Weather.
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Miles Davis
Pfrancing
- Someday My Prince Will Come.
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Leo Richardson
Second Wind
- Live in session for J to Z.
Broadcasts
- Sat 7 Sep 2019 17:00大象传媒 Radio 3
- Sat 18 Jan 2020 17:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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