Cecil McBee

Biography

Cecil McBee is a revered American bassist whose powerful, resonant tone and sophisticated harmonic sense made him a cornerstone of the post-bop and spiritual jazz movements. Arriving in New York in 1964, he quickly became one of the most in-demand sidemen of his era, contributing foundational work to landmark albums like *Pharoah Sanders*' 'Jewels of Thought' and *Alice Coltrane*'s 'Journey in Satchidananda'. His leader debut, 'Mutima', on #Strata-East#, established his credentials as a composer. Equally adept as a supportive anchor and a daring improviser, McBee's influence extends through his decades-long tenure as an educator at the New England Conservatory.