On April 15, 1996, “Verve” label released “Number Two Express”, the second Christian McBride studio album. It was recorded in 1995 at “Clinton Recording Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Richard Seidel and Don Sickler.

Personnel:

• Christian McBride– upright and electric bass
• Kenny Barron– piano
• Chick Corea– piano
• Gary Bartz– alto saxophone
• Kenny Garrett– alto saxophone
• Steve Nelson – vibes
• Mino Cinelu– percussion
• Jack DeJohnette– drums
• Jim Anderson– recording

Track listing:

All tracks by Christian McBride, except where noted.

1. Whirling Dervish
2. Youthful Bliss
3. Tones for Joan’s Bones – Chick Corea
4. EGAD
5. Miyako – Wayne Shorter
6. Divergence
7. Jayne – Ornette Coleman
8. Morning Story
9. Grove
10. Little Sunflower – Freddie Hubbard