Christian Mcbride & Ursa Major

Christian McBride & Ursa Major Konseri

[TR] Modern caz müziğinin en etkili isimlerinden biri sayılan Amerikalı bas virtüözü, besteci, orkestra şefi ve eğitimci Christian McBride, 2026'da aldığı son ödülle Grammy sayısını kariyerinde 11'e çıkardı. Yeni projesi Ursa Major ile sahneye çıkıyor.

Otuz yılı aşkın kariyeri boyunca cazın sınırlarını sürekli zorlayan McBride, yalnızca günümüzün en önemli kontrbas sanatçılarından biri değil; aynı zamanda verimli bir besteci, vizyoner bir sanat yönetmeni ve farklı müzik türlerini bir araya getiren yaratıcı bir lider. 2026 Grammy Ödülleri'ndeki başarısı uluslararası itibarını bir kez daha güçlendiren sanatçı, caz, R&B, rock, hip-hop, neo-soul, klasik müzik ve çağdaş projeleri kapsayan geniş müzikal yaklaşımıyla her performansı özgün bir deneyime dönüştürüyor.

Christian McBride, 400'ü aşkın albüm ve projede yer aldı. New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), TD James Moody Jazz Festival ve Harlem'deki National Jazz Museum'un sanat yönetmenliğini yürütüyor. Jazz House KiDS ve Jazz Aspen Snowmass Yaz Programları'yla genç caz müzisyenlerinin yetişmesine öncülük ediyor. NPR'ın sevilen programı Jazz Night in America ile SiriusXM'deki The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian programlarının sunucusu olarak da caz dünyasının en etkili seslerinden biri olmayı sürdürüyor.

McBride'ın son topluluğu Ursa Major, çağdaş cazın yükselen kuşağını aynı sahnede bir araya getiriyor. Saksofonda Nicole Glover, gitarda Ely Perlman, piyanoda Mike King ve davulda Savannah Harris yer alıyor. Topluluk, teknik ustalığı, yaratıcı doğaçlamayı ve yüksek sahne enerjisini modern caz anlayışının en güncel hali ile harmanlıyor.

Virtüözite ile özgürlüğü, gelenek ile yeniliği buluşturan Christian McBride Ursa Major, çağdaş cazın bugününü ve geleceğini aynı sahnede yaşamak isteyen müzseverler için sezonun öne çıkan konserlerinden biri olacak.

[EN] Band Bio

Christian McBride is an eleven-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. He serves as Artistic Director of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. McBride is also a respected educator and youth advocate, and he is Artistic Director of Jazz House KiDS and the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Summer Sessions. Alongside his artistic direction and regular touring with his ensembles, he hosts NPR's "Jazz Night in America" and "The Lowdown: Conversations With Christian" on SiriusXM. Whether he is playing bass or not, Christian McBride is always part of the music. Moving across jazz, R&B, pop/rock, hip-hop/neo-soul, and classical, he is a luminary who keeps reaching for new heights while extending a hand in fellowship, and perhaps a hint of challenge, inviting us to join him.

In Ursa Major, he is joined by four rising young master instrumentalists: saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King, and drummer Savannah Harris.

Michael King - keys

Virtuosic pianist Michael King, a native of Chicago, began playing drums in his local church band at age 4. This early, melodic training built a strong affinity for the piano and organ, which he began playing by ear at age 14. Mr. King is an alumnus of Lincoln Park High School and the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory. He was selected for the Thelonious Monk Institute and The Ravinia Jazz Scholars program on merit scholarships. Michael has performed with Bobby Watson, Kevin Eubanks, Dave Liebman, Gary Bartz, Billy Hart, Joel Frahm, Rufus Reid, and Antonio Hart, among others. He currently tours internationally with DeeDee Bridgewater, Robin Eubanks, Theo Croker's DVRK FUNK, Soul Understated, and Marcus Printup.

Savannah Harris - drums

Savannah Harris is a New York City-based drummer, composer, and producer. Raised in Oakland, California by musician parents, she gravitated toward the drums at age 2. Rooted in the jazz tradition, Savannah sees its connection to all forms of diasporic and folkloric music as central to her approach. She has performed and recorded with indie and experimental artists Helado Negro, Georgia Anne Muldrow, KeiyaA, Nick Hakim, Kate Davis, Justin Allen, and Standing on the Corner. Her jazz recordings include releases with Peter Evans, María Grand, and Or Bareket. She has performed with Geri Allen, Jason Moran, Ambrose Akinmusire, Terence Blanchard, Linda May Han Oh, Billy Childs, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, and Aaron Parks. She currently tours extensively with Christian McBride, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Kenny Barron. In 2019, Savannah received the Harlem Stage Emerging Artist Award, and she earned a master's degree in jazz performance from the Manhattan School of Music. She was featured twice in the January 2021 issue of Modern Drummer, both as a featured artist and as a contributing writer. In October 2021, she debuted her solo piece "With Inner Sound, Truth," commissioned by Issue Project Room as a tribute to composer Ruth Anderson. Savannah was also featured in Sixteen Journal's "JAZZ" edition, with portraits by photographer James Brodribb.

Nicole Glover - saxophone

Saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and educator Nicole Glover is based in New York City and has established herself as a rising star and a highly sought-after musician. Her most recent solo recording, Strange Lands (Savant), features the veteran pianist George Cables. The London Times gave the album 4 stars, calling it "otherworldly." It stayed near the top of the Jazzweek radio charts for 11 weeks. Nicole is also an integral member of the supergroup ARTEMIS, led by pianist Renee Rosnes. In May 2023, the collective released its second recording, In Real Time, on Blue Note Records.

Growing up in Portland, Oregon, Nicole was a student in the American Music Program, which prepares students for careers in jazz. In 2009, she moved east to attend the jazz program at William Paterson University, where she studied with pianists Harold Mabern and Mulgrew Miller, and tenor saxophonist Rich Perry.

Nicole is currently a member of a new quintet led by bassist Christian McBride, and she frequently performs with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. She has worked with drummers Al Foster, Victor Lewis, and Kenny Washington, Grammy-winning vocalists Dee Dee Bridgewater and Buika, saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa, vibraphonist Joel Ross, and pianists Geoffrey Keezer, Luis Perdomo, and George Colligan, among others. She recently performed Mary Lou Williams' "Zodiac Suite" with the Philadelphia Orchestra under the musical direction of pianist Aaron Diehl.

An experienced educator, Nicole teaches on the faculty of Princeton University, the Manhattan School of Music, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She is a passionate teacher who has given many masterclasses and private lessons to aspiring musicians around the world.

Ely Perlman - guitar

Based in New York City, Ely is emerging as one of the scene's most exciting new voices. Known for his genre-blending versatility, he brings together his skills as a guitarist, producer, and composer.

Alongside his work with Ursa Major, Ely has collaborated with a wide range of acclaimed artists, including Shai Maestro, Braxton Cook, Noah Preminger, Amir Bresler, Larry Klein, and many more.

His self-produced debut album, Everything Should Be, will be released soon. Always seeking deeply personal sounds, Ely draws on an eclectic mix of jazz, indie-folk, and electronic influences.

Originally from Tel Aviv, he received his early training at the prestigious Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts and the Israel Conservatory of Music before moving to the United States to study at Berklee College of Music. These formative years shaped his wide-ranging musical voice.