Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau

Oct 10, 2025
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Overview

Two icons, unrivaled chemistry

Christian McBride and Brad Mehldau — two music icons with a long history of collaboration — bring the intimacy and charm of a jazz club to Symphony Center. In a rare bass and piano duo performance, these Chicago favorites showcase their extraordinary musical rapport and captivating interplay. The New York Times hails Mehldau’s “elegant inventiveness,” while DownBeat praises McBride’s “unmistakable virtuosity.” The combination promises an evening of nuanced musical conversation.

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This evening’s concert has been made possible through a generous grant from Dan J. Epstein, Judy Guitelman, and the Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation.

Funding for educational programs during the 2025/26 Season of SCP Jazz has been generously provided by Dan J. Epstein, Judith Guitelman and the Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation.


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