Joan Osborne + Christian McBride
Joan Osborne, Christian McBride
Blue Note Los Angeles1492 Ivar Avenue, Los Angeles 90028
Joan Osborne and Christian McBride bring Relish: Reimagined to Blue Note Los Angeles, revisiting Osborne’s landmark debut for its 30th anniversary in a jazz-inspired new setting. Osborne sings material from the album that made “One of Us” an era-defining hit, with McBride, the project’s producer, reshaping the music.
Kentucky-bred singer and songwriter Osborne has moved between rock, soul and blues, and has collaborated with artists from Bob Dylan to the Funk Brothers. Philadelphia-born bassist, composer and bandleader McBride is an 11-time Grammy winner; The Guardian called him a free-spirited player with “a deep respect for the jazz tradition.”
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.