World Cafe Playlist for 10/06/2025
Christian McBride joins host Stephen Kallao
Christian McBride’s Without Further Ado, Vol 1 sees the bassist extraordinaire working with Sting and Andy Summers of The Police, Samara Joy, and José James. McBride joins us to talk about why he prefers arranging for big groups, and we’ll also introduce you to his new group, Ursa Major. Plus, hear live performances from Christian McBride and saxophonist Nicole Glover.
Today’s Playlist
Stanley Clarke “The Dancer” School Days
Christian McBride “Murder By Numbers (feat. Sting & Andy Summers)” Without Further Ado, Vol. 1
Christian McBride “Old Folks (feat. Samara Joy)” Without Further Ado, Vol. 1
Medeski, Scofield, Martin, & Wood “Little Walter Rides Again” Out Louder
Christian McBride w/ Nicole Glover “Blues For Mel” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Christian McBride w/ Nicole Glover “Petrichor” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Randy Newman “It’s A Jungle Out There” Dark Matter
Jill Scott “Golden” Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2
Dr. Dog “That Old Black Hole” Be The Void
G. Love & Special Sauce “Cold Beverage” G. Love & Special Sauce
Hour Two
Steely Dan “I Got The News” Aja
Spoon “Chateau Blues” (single)
The Rolling Stones “If You Can’t Rock Me” It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll
The Postal Service “Such Great Heights” Give Up
St. Paul & The Broken Bones “Sushi and Coca-Cola” St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Grace Potter “Delirious” WC Recording
Nelly Furtado “I’m Like A Bird” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Peter Bjorn and John “Young Folks” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Jesse Welles “Wheel” Middle
George Harrison “My Sweet Lord” All Things Must Pass
Thee Sacred Souls “Easier Said Than Done” Thee Sacred Souls
Sunny War “Every Day Every Night” WC Recording
Joan Baez “Simple Twist of Fate” Diamonds and Rust
Bob Dylan “All Along The Watchtower” John Wesley Harding
Goose “Your Direction” Everything Must Go
Noah Kahan “Stick Season” Stick Season