On December 12, 2024, Christian McBride's Inside Straight quintet—featuring Steve Wilson (alto and soprano saxophones), Warren Wolf (vibraphone), Peter Martin (piano), and Carl Allen (drums)—delivered a compelling performance at the Village Vanguard. This engagement was part of a series of shows from December 9 to December 14, 2024, at the iconic New York City venue. (villagevanguard.com)
The setlist for the December 15, 2024, performance included original compositions such as "Sweet Bread," "Fair Hope Theme," "Ms. Angelou," "The Shade of the Cedar Tree," "Gang Gang," "Uncle James," and "Stick and Move." (setlist.fm) These pieces showcase the group's dedication to original material, highlighting the synergy between McBride and his ensemble.
This performance was part of McBride's annual residency at the Village Vanguard, a tradition that began in 2007. The residency has been a significant platform for McBride to showcase his evolving musical projects, including the Inside Straight quintet. Notably, the group's 2014 engagement at the Vanguard resulted in the live album "Live at the Village Vanguard," released in 2021. (store.christianmcbride.com)
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