Released 1 September 1994 | Length 55:34 Release date 1 September 1994 | |
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Recorded August 30, 31 and September 1, 1994 Studio Clinton Recording Studios, New York City. Similar Christian McBride albums, Jazz albums | ||
Christian mcbride gettin to it
Gettin' to It is the debut studio album of American jazz bassist Christian McBride. The album was released in 1994 via Verve label.
Contents
Background
The album was produced by Richard Seidel and Don Sickler, and released by Verve Records on 1 September 1994. Although this was McBride's first solo album, he had previously featured on records as a sidesman for Gary Bartz on the album Shadows, Benny Green on Greens, Roy Hargrove on Public Eye, Joe Henderson on Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn, Freddie Hubbard on Live at Fat Tuesday's, Joe Lovano on Tenor Legacy, Harold Mabern on Lookin' on the Bright Side, and Joshua Redman on Joshua Redman. Redman and Hargrove appear on Gettin' to it as instrumentalists. Gettin' to it features 10 tracks and a total running time of 55 minutes and 34 seconds.
Reception
Howard Reich of Chicago Tribune noted "That Christian McBride is one of the most appealing and accomplished young bass players to come along in years must be obvious to anyone who has heard him accompany Roy Hargrove, Freddie Hubbard and other stars. Now McBride is stepping into the spotlight with his first recording as leader. Though the music isn't particularly adventurous, it celebrates jazz tradition with a technical brilliance, a rhythmic vigor and a sonic warmth that are uniquely McBride's."
Personnel
Band
Production
Songs
1In a Hurry4:37
2The Shade of the Cedar Tree7:41
3Too Close for Comfort5:52