A Family Affair
Christian McBride · 1998
66 min · 10 tracks · post-bop
A vibrant tapestry of jazz grooves, blending soulful melodies with intricate rhythms and heartfelt improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual build to emotional resolution
- heartfelt improvisation for deep listening
- ideal for reflective evening moods
- vibrant grooves that invite movement
- captivating narratives in each track
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'A Family Affair' marked Christian McBride's third album as a bandleader, following his acclaimed debut 'Gettin' to It' and the sophomore effort 'Number Two Express'. By this time, McBride was establishing himself as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz, showcasing his virtuosic bass skills and compositional prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marcus Miller· Robert Glasper· Esperanza Spalding
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m Coming Home 7:01
- 2 A Dream of You 4:41
- 3 Family Affair 6:43
- 4 Theme From Our Fairytale 7:00
- 5 … or So You Thought 5:43
- 6 Summer Soft 6:42
- 7 Brown Funk (for Ray) 6:17
- 8 Open Sesame 9:29
- 9 Wayne’s World 7:32
- 10 I’ll Write a Song for You 4:52
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