Palm Beach, FL 33480
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90 minutes, no intermission
Eleven-time GRAMMY Award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader Christian McBride performs with his quintet, Ursa Major, at Glazer Hall in Palm Beach on Friday, October 30, 2026.
McBride's work extends beyond performing and recording. He serves as Artistic Advisor for Jazz Programming at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Artistic Director of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and Co-Artistic Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. His musical collaborations span jazz, R&B, classical, hip-hop, and pop. He is also active as an educator, youth advocate, and broadcaster.
In Ursa Major, McBride is joined by saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King, and drummer Savannah Harris. Their individual backgrounds and musical approaches contribute to the quintet's contemporary jazz repertoire and improvisation.
Nicole Glover has performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Mike King's piano playing draws on technical precision and soulful expression. Savannah Harris brings experience in jazz and experimental music, while guitarist and composer Ely Perlman incorporates a range of contemporary influences into his playing.
The five musicians bring their individual perspectives together in a 90-minute performance highlighting ensemble interaction and improvisation.
Personnel:
Christian McBride – Bass
Nicole Glover – Saxophone
Ely Perlman – Guitar
Mike King – Piano
Savannah Harris – Drums
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