Christian McBride
Acoustic Bass Solo on
On The Sunny Side Of The Street

About

Christian McBride follows Joshua Redman with one chorus of acoustic bass on "On the Sunny Side of the Street" at approximately 130 BPM, his singing tone and rhythmic buoyancy making a compelling case for the bass as a melodic solo voice. Over the AABA form in C major, McBride's solo radiates the same warmth and good humor as the tune itself, his lines flowing with the natural swing that quickly established him as one of the premier bassists of his generation. As the second soloist, his chorus brings the performance to a satisfying close, the track's charm reflecting the joy of skilled musicians making beautiful music together.

Christian McBride was 19 to 20 years old at the time.