Christian McBride & Kenny Barron Live in NYC | Jazz Icons at Trinity Church Wall Street

On May 7, 2023 as part of our Jazz Icons series we hosted eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride and NEA Jazz Master, pianist Kenny Barron at a concert in our historic space.
Learn more about our music offerings and view upcoming concerts: trinitywallstreet.org/music
Christian McBride is the Artistic Director of JAZZ HOUSE KiDS and has performed with jazz greats like Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, Diana Krall, and Chick Corea, as well as pop legends like Sting, The Roots, Paul McCartney, and Celine Dion. Barron has shared the stage with Dizzy Gillespie, Ron Carter, Stan Getz, Yusef Lateef, and Regina Carter.
Presented in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS.

[@RonCarterBassist]

Just lovely to listen to 👍🏾👍🏾

[@javierarroyo2187]

Saludos maestro. Aquí, en España, le queremos. Un abrazo.

[@isaacspates4704]

Indeed it is

[@zzausel]

congratulation 86 yrs

[@brunomaiamusic]

Maestro, your prestige is invaluable. You are immortal in all our hearts and souls! Thank you so much for leading the way to all of us. Christian McBride will carry on the torch farther with your blessing, Maestro. 🎶🎶🎶

[@cjazz11]

Jazz today is standing a whole lot taller on your shoulders Mr. Ron!

[@JimStitt]

I'm in love with Christian McBride and Kenny Barron and I don't care who knows.

[@man0sticks]

Barron’s left foot and McBride’s right hand are part of a single swinging, pulsating organism.

[@vicbanks9079]

Those guys are so in-sync like two peas in a musical pod. lol. Joyfulness as they seamlessly play off each other's riffs. What a jazz bubble they've created as it floats around that beautiful space. I've listened to it maybe 9 times...can't get enough. TY

[@lazdow9229]

State of the art. Two of the very best of the best ever. Absolutely fantastic!

[@jimjennings7623]

Where there is Jazz there is a sense of unity that we almost never experience anymore. Music can do that and these guys sure know how to do music! Thanks to them and all great Jazz artists many of whom learn from Kenny Barron and Christian McBride! This is the definition of wonderful!

[@palmiras100]

Nothing to prove, just absolute excellence in every way - when excellence feels *this* good, I can only be endlessly thankful to these greats.

[@MrPusch]

My wife - being married to a jazzmusician for 40 years- just stated: Why is this wonderful music not played in restaurants all over the world as some kind of a sophisticated back ground music, than what we are forced to hear there all over at all those places….the subconscious of the consumer just is not taken care by all those food and beverage manages besides in certain dedicated places…let’s hope this might change some time. What a pleasure to listen to those great artists.,,,Thank you very, very much

[@garys8990]

So true and well said.

[@PieInTheSky9]

8:57 How Deep Is The Ocean 18:40 Isfahan 27:17 Triste 40:10 All God's Chillun Got Rhythm 46:50 Body And Soul 55:43 Love Walked In 1:06:49 Sunshower 1:18:24 Rhythm-a-ning

[@SuperBromberg]

thank you, bro))))

[@gavin2391]

Thank you!

[@lucyhoward8044]

Thank you- very helpful!

[@idealjazz]

helpful! thank you so much

[@ericgc01]

Thanks

[@user-tt3ym1jr4b]

Im busy doing some work, while listening to this brilliant performance. Fresh, clean and smooth. Thanks Mr Barron and Mr Mcbride.

[@jimmetesky6019]

Same here.

[@jazzbirdbecky]

So wonderful! Thank you Kenny and Christian. Masters. Thrilled to hear the standards.

[@josepheaton8137]

I’m an old man with beginners mind. A youth bassist following your leadership

[@lawrencemuller8972]

This is fantastic music. Thank you, masters.

[@pablokalincausky8359]

God bless Christian McBride and Kenny Barron !!! 💖

[@mademepickaname]

A wonderful performance by this pair of Philadelphians.

[@johntruth1004]

GOD Loves JAZZ!!🙌🙌🙌

[@reisserjean-michelakabeeth8551]

"Body And Soul", coming back to the Genius Jimmie Blanton ... Fabulous concert !!!!

[@annmcclure7862]

Loved Body & Soul bass solo by Christian McBride

[@JRBianculli]

Pure love and joyful elegance ❤ thank you Kenny for your constant inspiration. Ever so grateful for you!

[@stephenpopovichl122]

A master of elegance, touch and musicality supreme. Not heard often enough in this day. thank you Kenny-A grand master

[@fiomcc8298]

On this cloudy New York Sunday this concert elevated my spirit. Thank you Trinity, church, and all the organizers… And of course, this brilliant musicians that remind us how amazing jazz can be🤸‍♂️🥰😘

[@geminivirgo1]

God bless you both!! Thanks! 😍

[@hahabass]

What a treat! We are truly blessed 🙏🏽

[@realpcpayne5847]

Kudos to 🎉Mr. Christian McBride and this Beautiful Jazz Pianist Mr. Barron for Sharing their Gifts with us and their investment into the lives of the youth of America... Mr. McBride you are indeed carrying this Jazz Torch to a new Generation, with Class, Dignity and Grace... God continue to Strengthen, Guide and Protect you and your Beautiful Wife as you Continue your Blessed work with these young people... You Both are a Treasure!!! God Bless and Keep you! Also THANKS to this Church for letting you share your Gifts with us on their Blessed Premises... -Percy Clifford Payne, 7/31/23.

[@susannenstreet]

How does Mr. McBride get such a balanced bass sound in a church building? Amazing

[@lucyhoward8044]

Yes, exactly what i needed. Thank you!

[@Whateverworksism]

Thank you for uploading this video Trinity Church. Thank you Christian and Kenny for a wonderful listen.

[@satooumi]

thank you❤what a great lovely concert❤️

[@belayachisalah7531]

🙋‍♂️👍🙋‍♂️👍👏👏👏👏..saludos desde Alicante.......🇪🇸🙋‍♂️....🤝

[@josecortesrolembergfilho6783]

QULLE MERVVEUISE RENCONTRE...!!! DEUX MONSTRES DU JAZZ, QUI JOUENT ENSEMBLE DE MANIÈRE ONTOLOGIQUE et INOUBLIABLE, LA MÉMOIRE ETERELLE DE LA MUSIQUE UNIVERSELLE...!!! DIRECTEMENT DE SALVADOR-BAHIA-BRASIL. L'AUTONH BAT SON PLEIN!!! 2023

[@carmelalerose742]

Beautiful! Thanks from Italy!

[@darpps5481]

Very amazing choice of tunes!! Perfectly suits the duo!!

[@stuart8663]

Listening to this in Australia. Stunning presentation.

[@Robert-ts2ef]

In a class of his own on that piano, a true jazz genius. 👏

[@borische134]

Beautiful setting and beautiful music. Thanks! ❤

[@royalhartigan]

beautiful, yes!!!!!! i had the honor of playing with kenny, his brother william, the unique saxophonist, in the late 1980s and it still brings joy to my heart. masters and inspirations in spirit and music.

[@vova47]

For those of us who listened for years to Kenny Barron playing duos in various salons in NY often accompanied by cash register and loud customers is really gratifying to see him playing to a full hall with appreciative audiences but strange at the same time. Better late than never!!

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

There is always something strange about jazz in a church. The traditionally scared and the traditionally profane. And what’s more they played a traditionally racy number Body & Soul 😮

[@seanonel]

@@icecreamforcrowhurst I presume that you meant to type "sacred" instead of "scared". Yes, something struck me as it being a strange environment. No mention of God, just of things that are unifying the community. Seemed pretty liberal to me...

[@freddekker5589]

It goes to show that one doesn't need religion to unify the community. Jazzmusic of this quality does the trick effortlessly.

[@daviddanielsson3643]

Pure greatness. ❤

[@trinaadams7226]

Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!! 🎶🎶 👏👏 🎶🎶

[@o2807]

thank you christian church!

[@pranadistribution6033]

A beautiful way to begin the day (or end it). Thank You Thank You Thank You

[@jazzbasstranscriptions]

Amazing!! Thank you so much!

[@craig6444]

Magic fingers on both of them!!

[@MN-iw2oj]

Two jazz legends!

[@lynnealarie9733]

Their music elevates us to another sphere

[@eidorb68]

Philly's finest! Beautiful.

[@michaelchapman4955]

From NYC's 'Village Vanguard' to Jazz at Trinity Church Wall Street in recent weeks- Christian McBride & Kenny Barron

[@koshillo]

Great time, men ❤ THNX

[@barbarakyle9869]

I'm listening to this while writing and it is wonderful! I used to attend Jazz Vespers at St. Andrews United Church, a stunning heritage building located in the heart of Vancouver BC, Canada. It is a glorious way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Thank you for posting this incredible talent online.

[@arthurholloway-bu4gu]

Incredible with a capital "I"!!!!

[@aozorarinsky1264]

Fabulous❣❣

[@domenicodevito2191]

Thanks for sharing it with us. You made my day happy!!!

[@user-vp6wk7fe5k]

Kenny Barron - my love!

[@HJKelley47]

Sublime!!!!

[@thomasarneson4511]

Kenny was with Yusef Lateef quartet. The tune Yesterdays is a gem back in 1972.

[@ninagoldin6758]

So wonderful!!! ❤

[@cristianpopa3866]

❤ ❤ Absolut Amazing

[@marcjacko]

Puh , Great Jazz!Great Swing!🙏

[@howtoeatsun]

blessing!!!!!!!!!!! thanks tons!!! masters!

[@kamalmusallam]

How beautiful this is!...thank you 🙏🏼

[@caponsacchi9979]

I remember when Kenny Barron was at Bradley's (on 5th, or whatever Av, goes straight up to Times Sq.), directly across the street from the club (name?) where Tommy Flanagan was playing. I walked half a block on an E-W St and came to a restaurant where Al Haig was playing. 3 piano legends accessible in a city block. Whatever Wynton is doing for jazz, he's like the last warrior left in Fort Lincoln Center.

[@yelassinacoulibaly]

La musique,du Faso est une source intarissable de douceurs. Elle permet de plonger au plus profond de soi et simultanément d'entrer en résonance avec son prochain, Yé Lassina Coulibaly❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FTorre-br1tx]

Nice and soft afternoon on the Gulf, listening to music of the Masters. Heaven on the Waves 🌊 🎶

[@FTorre-br1tx]

Soft sweet music in a tranquil place. The Masters @ Trinity Church, NY. Kenny Barron & Charlie McBride.

[@angelestebanfonseca4316]

Grandiosos Barron y MacBride. Un privilegio escucharlos.

[@himnosantiguos]

Toda mi felicidad empieza con un "¿quieres aceptar a Cristo en tu corazón?"

[@juleepeppep9848]

Just saw Christian. Kenny & the Jazz House Kids, on the 2024 jazz cruise. Next week, Kenny at SFJazz.

[@MBY1952]

הופעה מעולה. תודה רבה .

[@skimanization]

Awesome!!!

[@chriswilkes4350]

All the music is wonderful, but Christian McBride's solo on 'All God's Chillun..' was awe-inspiring!

[@karlkohut]

Thank you for this gift 🙏🏻

[@edwardholmes6332]

Majestic and magical

[@rashard4]

Music starts at 8:10🥂

[@rupertaustin]

Absolute listening pleasure

[@theresarossouw1637]

Body and Soul 👌❤

[@franguccio1]

Just a couple of Philly luminaries jammin....Always great......

[@gabrielcaleb9277]

There has been some music that make me What to pray, and This is One of m

[@argyle6674]

Outstanding concert!

[@kennethtuckson5011]

Blessings From Louisville, Kentucky!!

[@dee-deebe9256]

💛Love this!!!😀

[@jackro8566]

Great artists and fantastic concert

[@TerenceSmith-hf1sq]

Sublime

[@davidcase1286]

great set

[@pabazion]

This is sooooo nice!😎

[@michaltomczak5700]

Eexcellent! Thank so much :)

[@user-uz4sm7hd8b]

Fantastic when a bass player is brought to the front, when normally being back ground figure.. In my life time I have never seen anything quite like this. Kenny Barron I have seen playing in Copenhagen, always a master at the piano, but Christian Mc Bride takes the cake .

[@Aniki91PL]

A record?

[@SuperBromberg]

mcbride is great bassist - true, yet its treasure see and hear mr barron - true jazz icon

[@eduardobalboambrosolio2111]

Magnifico concierto de dos maestros del Jazz. Gracias a Mr. Barron y Mr. McBride.

[@mike8015]

Just bought tickets to see these two together in March!

[@mike8015]

It was great and, from what the presenter said, it sounded like this video was what inspired the venue I saw them at to book them.

[@user-cv5db4yh6q]

Superb !!!

[@DavidBONNINpianiste]

Magnifique duo, merci ! 🙏

[@user-vp6wk7fe5k]

Sunshower

[@cousinttaw]

Timeless...

[@monicaandres]

😍🙌🏼

[@yaelmontserrat4424]

Amo este estilo de jazz...

[@everardoaraujo6006]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@AngeloSurmis]

Amazing performance on amazing space

[@brunomaiamusic]

kudos to everyone who put the event together!

[@adelminkara]

❤