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As we recognize and celebrate Black History Month, versatile and respected Philadelphia bassist Christian McBride presents "The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons," now available in stores and online.
The powerful jazz composition is a five-part suite for an 18-piece big band and chorus, featuring esteemed poet and author Sonia Sanchez as the voice of Rosa Parks, award-winning actor Wendell Pierce ("The Wire," "Treme") as the voice of Martin Luther King, Emmy-nominated actor/ director Vondie-Curtis Hall ("Chicago Hope," "Daredevil") as Malcolm X, and accomplished actor Dion Graham ("Malcolm X, "The Wire") as the voice of Muhammad Ali.
In a recent interview with The Philadelphia Tribune, McBride revealed that while "The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons," was released Feb. 7, the composition was conceived more than 20 years ago.
"I received a commission from Portland Art Society back in 1998," said McBride, winner of eight Grammy Awards - six as a solo artist, and two with the Christian McBride...