{"product_id":"christian-mcbride-big-band-without-further-ado-vol-1","title":"Christian McBride Big Band - Without Further Ado, Vol 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristian McBride Big Band’s Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 swings with authority and affection - a jubilant spotlight on great songwriting refracted through bold brass and velvet groove. It is a celebration of legacy, filtered through one of modern jazz’s most commanding bandleaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2023, the album finds McBride reimagining songs by beloved artists with the muscle and finesse of his Grammy-winning big band. Known for his virtuosity and deep pocket, McBride curates a set that bridges jazz tradition with soul, pop, and R\u0026amp;B lineage. The arrangements are lush without being fussy, giving each tune room to breathe while still flexing tight ensemble precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandouts include a sly, strutting take on Mule, a glowing rework of More Than This, and a rhythmically charged rendition of Used To Be My Girl. Throughout, the horn sections punch and sigh in perfect formation, while the rhythm section - anchored by McBride’s resonant bass - keeps everything buoyant and irresistibly kinetic. Guest vocalists and soloists step in and out of the spotlight, adding texture and personality to every chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed on vinyl, Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 feels tailor-made for side-long immersion, each arrangement unfolding with cinematic sweep. For collectors and jazz devotees, it is both a reverent nod to songwriting craft and a reminder that big band music still knows how to throw a proper party.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54211664118089,"sku":"708857120314","price":0.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7329\/9785\/files\/4438156-3409522.jpg?v=1776396115","url":"https:\/\/vintagespinvinyl.com\/products\/christian-mcbride-big-band-without-further-ado-vol-1","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}