On December 11, 2025, Christian McBride's quintet, Inside Straight, delivered a compelling performance at the Village Vanguard in New York City. The ensemble featured McBride on bass, Steve Wilson on alto saxophone, Warren Wolf on vibraphone, Peter Martin on piano, and Carl Allen on drums. This engagement was part of McBride's two-week residency at the Vanguard, running from December 2 to December 14, 2025. (newjerseystage.com)
Inside Straight, formed in 2007, is known for its hard-swinging post-bop style. The group's repertoire includes original compositions by McBride and band members, such as Warren Wolf's "Sweet Bread" and "Gang Gang," and Steve Wilson's "Ms. Angelou." These pieces showcase the band's dynamic interplay and improvisational prowess. (artsfuse.org)
The Village Vanguard has been a significant venue for McBride and Inside Straight, with the band performing there annually since 2007, except for the pandemic year of 2020. Their December 2014 residency resulted in the live album "Live at the Village Vanguard," capturing the quintet's energetic performances. (agreenmanreview.com)
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