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Christian McBride & Ursa Major

Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM - 9 PM

Venue: Reynolds Industries Theater, Durham

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Category: Music

Eleven-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride is one of the most influential figures in jazz today. A virtuoso performer, composer, and bandleader, prolific educator and advocate, and host of NPR’s “Jazz Night in America,” McBride is equally at home across genres from straight-ahead jazz to R&B, hip-hop, and classical music. In Ursa Major, McBride is joined by four exciting rising stars, including saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King, and drummer Savannah Harris. Together they bring a fresh, high-energy approach to the bandstand. A celebrated mentor as well as performer, McBride created URSA Major to spotlight emerging voices while continuing the collaborative spirit at the heart of jazz.

Music · Durham

Christian McBride & Ursa Major

When
Oct 27
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
7:30 PM - 9 PM
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Christian McBride and Ursa Major is a live jazz concert featuring an eleven-time Grammy-winning bassist alongside a talented group of emerging musicians. This performance takes place at Reynolds Industries Theater on the Duke University campus, which offers an intimate setting where every seat has a clear view of the stage. The show runs for ninety minutes without an intermission, making it best suited for teenagers who play an instrument or appreciate live instrumentation. Taking your teens to see a master of the genre is a fantastic way to break up the school week. It is a rare chance to see top-tier musicianship right here in Durham without the late-night club atmosphere.

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Is this concert suitable for young children?
Due to the quiet theater setting and ninety-minute runtime, this performance is best suited for middle schoolers, teenagers, and adults.

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Schedule

Christian McBride & Ursa Major runs Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 7:30 PM - 9 PM.

Getting There

Reynolds Industries Theater is at 125 Science Dr, Durham, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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