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J to Z: Christian McBride and Leo Richardson

Christian McBride and Leo Richardson

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The bass virtuoso shares inspiring tracks. Plus, UK saxophonist Leo Richardson in session.

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 “number one musical hero” 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’ Else.

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