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TLI Spotlight Series: Christian McBride with Catherine Burns

TLI Spotlight Series: Christian McBride with Catherine Burns

A young Christian McBride is booked on a live album recording and tour with one of his childhood idols, Sting. Showboating, anxieties, and fumbles ensue. 

Christian McBride Catherine Burns

Join us for an unforgettable evening of stories, music, and conversation with trailblazer Christian McBride, the 11-time Grammy Award-winning bassist whose three-decade career spans extraordinary achievements as a performer, composer, producer, educator, and mentor. Through a true, personal story, McBride offers a rare glimpse into his musical inspiration and storied career. Then, following a virtuosic live bass performance, the evening continues with a dynamic conversation hosted by Catherine Burns, Peabody Award-winning director, former artistic director of The Moth, and renowned storytelling architect. Insightful, moving, and richly entertaining, this is a night that brings together artistry, humanity, and the power of live storytelling. 

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The Spotlight Series is generously supported by Marillyn Tufte Zacharis.

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