But Who's GOnna Play the Melody?

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

‘… perhaps the most ridiculously productive artist in all of music today, let alone just jazz - He's that rare jazz bassist who's a genuine leader. What can't Christian McBride do? ” – Stereophile

“Mr. Meyer is not only a legitimate heir to this tradition but also a great energizing factor to the field. His versatility should be celebrated.” – The New York Times

"McBride is the foremost bassist of modern jazz, a deeply respected player, conductor, composer, and educator who combines solo play of dizzying agility with an endless groove that makes any group great, from funk to swing and beyond. Meyer is a revered artist in the classical music field, capable of conveying stunning emotion to the most beautiful and complex compositions, while also being a fervent and deeply rooted bluegrass musician. Put the two on the same stage, and there’s hardly a need for any other instrument." – Paris Move

“Get ready to rumble. This album will work out your sound system.” – Associated Press

"... a courtship involving a pair of semi-tractor trailers."  – Associated Press

"For the most dedicated fans of either McBride and/or Meyer, or even for the most devoted of stand-up bass enthusiasts, ‘But Who’s Gonna Play the Melody?’ would surely serve as a dream and compulsory purchase ... Two bass luminaries from disparate musical worlds coming together to explore their instrument and their understanding of it. It’s a fascinating concept that makes for a worthy addition to each’s catalogue."  –  UK VIBE

"... good speakers are recommended... Great art."  –  JAZZ HALO

“Unless you’re a double bass player yourself, the idea of an hour-long duet for two big fiddles might seem less of a treat than a threat of random low-end grumbling. But that’s before you know about Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer … The hour and a bit passes by in an all-too brief blur. It’s only interrupted by having to get up and change the record, compensated for by the superb sound quality.” – UK JAZZ NEWS

"Music for two double basses. What could have been a risk turns out to be a sonic and musical delight, and not just for bass aficionados...A 'show off' in virtuosity is superfluous in this top-class meeting of two kindred spirits." – FONO FORUM