Joan Osborne + Christian McBride
Joan Osborne, Christian McBride
Blue Note Los Angeles1492 Ivar Avenue, Los Angeles 90028
Joan Osborne and Christian McBride come together in connection with Relish Reimagined, Osborne’s jazz-inflected return to the songs from her debut album Relish. Osborne is best known for “One of Us,” while McBride produced the project.
Kentucky-bred singer-songwriter Osborne brings a catalog that moves through soul, R&B, folk, blues and pop; The Fire Note praised her “strong, soulful voice.” Philadelphia bassist, composer and arranger McBride has performed and recorded with Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Sting and Joshua Redman.
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.