Saxophonist Christopher McBride is based in New York City and has gained respect amongst fans, critics, and his peers as one of the most versatile saxophonists in the world. Born in Chicago and starting his professional career there in 2007, Christopher made the move to NYC in 2013. His ensemble, The Whole Proof, has played venues all around the country.  The musicians he has performed with over the years span many genres sharing the stage with Billy Preston, Percy Gray, Roy Hargrove, Pete Rock, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Guy Sebastian, Solange, Ne-Yo, Jennifer Hudson, Alice Smith, Brandon Flowers, Lea DeLaria, 88 Keys, Milton Mustafa, Winard Harper, and Marquis Hill. 

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As a composer, McBride was selected as the 2022 Make Jazz Fellowship artist at The 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica, California. As a curator, Christopher ran his ‘Singer Meets Saxophonist’ series at the famed Minton’s Playhouse on Sunday nights in Harlem from 2017-2019. As a recording artist, McBride’s February 2023 release ‘Ramon’ made the Top 25 on the JazzWeek Charts and stayed on the charts for 14 weeks as well as making the JazzWeek Top 100 albums for 2023. The sophomore release has received critical acclaim. All About Jazz called the album “a sonic marvel that showcases a robust grasp of bebop and contemporary jazz idioms.” His most recent album is ‘The Hang, The Hustle, The Path’ that was released in October 2025. As a performing artist he has received a Grammy certificate for his work as a collaborator and soloist on Steven Feifke and Bijon Watson’s 2022 album “Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra.”