Joan Osborne + Christian McBride
Joan Osborne, Christian McBride
Blue Note Los Angeles1492 Ivar Avenue, Los Angeles 90028
Joan Osborne and Christian McBride appear together on this bill, bringing Osborne’s singer-songwriter work and McBride’s jazz bass playing into the same evening.
Kentucky-bred Osborne is best known for the multi-platinum “One of Us,” and her music draws from folk, pop, soul and blues. Americana Highways praised her “exceptional range & power,” while The Fire Note called her voice “strong” and “soulful.” Philadelphia’s McBride plays acoustic and electric bass; the Guardian noted his respect for jazz tradition and free-spirited way of incorporating other styles. His collaborators include Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Joshua Redman and Sting.
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.