Christian McBride is considered by many one of the best bassists of his generation. McBride, as sideman, has worked with musicians such as, amongst others, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Roy Hargrove, Benny Green, Diana Krall, Joshua Redman, George Duke, Chick Corea, Chris Botti, David Sanborn, Sting and John Beasley. Christian McBride has also a career as a leader, started in 1995 with the album "Gettin' To It" (Verve).