Jason Moran & Christian McBride
Terrace Theater
Pianist Jason Moran and bassist Christian McBride are two of the most sought-after artists alive, but they are far more than that. Both musicians hold a deep appreciation for the entire tradition of Jazz, and that love infuses every note they play. Don’t miss Moran and eight-time Grammy winner McBride combine their talents for an unforgettable one-night-only performance.
Fri. Dec. 16, 2022
Fri. Dec. 16, 2022 7p.m.
Fri. Dec. 16, 2022 9p.m.
Genre
Jazz
Runtime
TBA
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Pianist Jason Moran and bassist Christian McBride are two of the most sought-after artists alive, but they are far more than that. Both musicians hold a deep appreciation for the entire tradition of Jazz, and that love infuses every note they play. Don’t miss Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Moran and eight-time Grammy winner McBride—the first-call bassist for everything from jazz, funk, soul, and R&B—performing their first U.S. concert here at the Kennedy Center.
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