Christian McBride brings his acclaimed 17-piece big band together for Without Further Ado, Vol. 1, a sweeping celebration of jazz and popular song released on Mack Avenue Music Group in 2025. The album showcases McBride's extraordinary ability to assemble an all-star roster of vocalists, featuring Sting, Andy Summers, Jeffrey Osborne, Samara Joy, José James, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Dianne Reeves, and Antoinette Henry. The result is a vibrant, living ensemble that feels less like a backing band and more like a joyful gathering of today's most compelling musical voices.
What sets this vinyl release apart is the inclusion of exclusive track-by-track written commentary by Christian McBride himself, offering listeners a rare, personal window into the creative vision behind each arrangement. The music spans jazz standards and beloved songs, all reimagined with lush, detailed orchestration that highlights the full depth of the big band sound. For fans of jazz vocal albums and large ensemble recordings, this is a richly rewarding listen from one of the genre's most celebrated bandleaders.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Mack Avenue Music Group
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 08/29/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Murder By Numbers
A2. Back In Love Again
A3. Old Folks
A4. Moanin'
B5. All Through The Night
B6. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
B7. Come Rain Or Come Shine
B8. Op. 49 - Cold Chicken Suite 3rd Movement
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