Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christian McBride
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, January 27, 2024
1. Christian McBride Marker
Bandleader and educator
Grammy award winner
Erected by Philadelphia Music Alliance.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. 39° 56.798′ N, 75° 9.897′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. Marker is on South Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) south of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 S Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jaco Pastorius (here, next to this marker); Joe DeFrancesco (here, next to this marker); Anthony P. Checchia (a few steps from this marker); Sister Sledge (a few steps from this marker); The Roots (a few steps from this marker); The Trammps (a few steps from this marker); Ray Benson (a few steps from this marker); Billie Holiday (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
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Christian McBride has won 8 Grammys:
• 2021: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album For Jimmy, Wes And Oliver
• 2020: Best Jazz Instrumental Album Trilogy 2
• 2018: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album Bringin' It
• 2016: Best Improvised Jazz Solo "Cherokee"
• 2015: Best Jazz Instrumental Album Trilogy
• 2012: Large Jazz Ensemble Album The Good Feeling
• 2010: Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group Five Peace Band - Live
• 2005: Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group Illuminations
— Submitted January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
