Christian McBride & Inside Straight - Kind of Brown (2009) [24-96]


Bassist/composer Christian McBride is one of the most in-demand sidemen in the music business, having toured and recorded with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Diana Krall and Sting. The Philadelphia-native has also made a name for himself as a daring leader, exploring both acoustic and electronic styles. For Kind of Brown, his premier date for the Detroit-based Mack Avenue Records, McBride introduces his new acoustic jazz quintet Inside Straight, featuring pianist Eric Scott Reed, saxophonist Steve Wilson, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, Jr. and drummer Carl Allen.

  • Christian McBride: bass
  • Carl Allen: drums
  • Eric Scott Reed: piano
  • Steve Wilson: sax
  • Warren Wolf, Jr.: vibes

01 - Brother Mister 04:52
02 - Theme for Kareem 07:51
03 - Rainbow Wheel 06:30
04 - Starbeam 06:36
05 - Used 'Ta Could 06:33
06 - The Shade of the Cedar Tree 07:49
07 - Pursuit of Peace 06:04
08 - Uncle James 05:26
09 - Stick & Move 08:05
10 - Where Are You? 04:18