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**Christopher McBride & The Proof: ‘The Hang, The Hustle, The Path’ Album Release Party live at Eddie's Attic!**Atlanta, get ready for a unique live music experience! Based in New York City since 2013, Saxophonist Christopher McBride is coming to Eddie’s Attic to celebrate the release of his third project ‘The Hang, The Hustle, The Path’. He is also making his debut as a leader in the city, so there will be plenty to celebrate! This event will be featuring some world class musicians to perform the music live. Make sure to spread the word, it will be an unforgettable night in ATL.
*Saxophonist Christopher McBride is based in New York City and has gained respect amongst fans, critics, and his peers as one of the most versatile saxophonists in the world. Born in Chicago and starting his professional career there in 2007, Christopher made the move to NYC in 2013. His ensemble, The Whole Proof, has played venues all around the country. The musicians he has performed with over the years span many genres sharing the stage with Billy Preston, Percy Gray, Roy Hargrove, Pete Rock, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Guy Sebastian, Solange, Ne-Yo, Jennifer Hudson, Alice Smith, Brandon Flowers, Lea DeLaria, 88 Keys, Milton Mustafa, Winard Harper, and Marquis Hill.*
*As a composer, McBride was selected as the 2022 Make Jazz Fellowship artist at The 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica, California. As a curator, Christopher ran his ‘Singer Meets Saxophonist’ series at the famed Minton’s Playhouse on Sunday nights in Harlem from 2017-2019. As a recording artist, McBride’s February 2023 release ‘Ramon’ made the Top 25 on the JazzWeek Charts and stayed on the charts for 14 weeks as well as making the JazzWeek Top 100 albums for 2023. The sophomore release has received critical acclaim. All About Jazz called the album “a sonic marvel that showcases a robust grasp of bebop and contemporary jazz idioms.” As a performing artist he has received a Grammy certificate for his work as a collaborator and soloist on Steven Feifke and Bijon Watson’s 2022 album “Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra.”*
*As an educator, McBride has served as the Director of Education for the Second Line Arts Collective, a non-for-profit organization based out of New Orleans. His primary duties included writing curriculum for the Little Stompers division and teacher development. He also teaches for Jazz at Lincoln Center regularly, as well as touring nationally with various educational programs. As a journalist and consultant, McBride has worked with Forbes Ignite, the innovation coalition of Forbes.*
*In addition to leading his projects The Whole Proof & Singer Meets Saxophonist, McBride is also the Music Supervisor of The Soapbox Presents in Harlem as well as the Musical Director of The Jazz Continuum. His active schedule includes education, composition and arranging in addition to performance.*
*Check out his new single 'Saxophone at Night': https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/christophermcbride/saxophone-at-night
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Website: https://www.crmcbridemusic.com/bio
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Eddie's Attic, 545 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030-3301, United States
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