Bassist, composer, arranger, producer and bandleader Christian McBride reconvenes his award-winning big band for a star-studded follow up to 2020’s For Jimmy, Wes & Oliver. The new album, Without Further Ado, Vol 1, won a 2026 GRAMMY® Award, marking the fourth GRAMMY® for his Big Band recordings and his 11th GRAMMY® overall. This award winning album features unforgettable arrangements of classic songs with special guests that only Christian can assemble: Sting, Andy Summers, Jeffrey Osborne, Samara Joy, José James, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Dianne Reeves and Antoinette Henry. 

Vinyl features exclusive track-by-track written commentary by Christian McBride

Track Listing:
1. Murder by Numbers feat. Sting and Andy Summers
2. Back in Love Again feat. Jeffrey Osborne
3. Old Folks feat. Samara Joy
4. Moanin’ feat. José James
5. All Through the Night feat. Cécile McLorin Salvant
6. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow feat. Dianne Reeves
7. Come Rain or Come Shine feat. Antoinette Henry
8. Op. 49 - Cold Chicken Suite, 3rd Movement