Joan Osborne + Christian McBride
Joan Osborne, Christian McBride
Blue Note Los Angeles1492 Ivar Avenue, Los Angeles 90028
Joan Osborne and Christian McBride are billed together for this night at Blue Note Los Angeles.
Kentucky-bred singer and songwriter Osborne is best known for “One of Us” and has shared stages with Stevie Wonder, Mavis Staples, Lucinda Williams, the Funk Brothers and members of the Grateful Dead. Americana Highways praised her live voice for its “exceptional range & power.” Philadelphia-born bassist McBride has performed or recorded with Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Sting and Freddie Hubbard; the Los Angeles Times called him a “consummate team player.”
A small, dimly lit basement club tucked into a Hollywood corner, Blue Note Los Angeles is a dedicated jazz and live music space with a long-standing reputation for intimate, high-quality performances. The room is modest, with a few rows of seats facing a stage where the music is the focus. It's a place to listen, not to socialize, with the audience often quiet, absorbed in the musicians. Drinks are available, but the atmosphere is centered on the music. Shows are ticketed, with multiple sets each night, and the evening unfolds with a steady rhythm of live music, not casual conversation.