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Vertical Vision is an album by bassist Christian McBride‘s sextet that was released in 2003 by Warner Bros. Records.

Reception

Paula Edelstein of AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars and wrote “The celebrated jazz educator, master bassist, composer, and arranger, Christian McBride provides a new recording, told in a language of blazing originality. Vertical Vision is a multi-layered musical story that features beautiful solos, great grooves, funky riffs, and virtuosic performances by each bandmember. The recording also reveals McBride’s passion for strong writing, brilliant accompaniment, and eclectic melodic voicings that stay with listeners long after the record ends”.

Track listing
1. “Circa 1990” McBride 0:16
2. “Technicolor Nightmare” McBride 8:26
3. “Tahitian Pearl” Geoffery Keezer 6:26
4. “The Wizard of Montara” McBride 3:40
5. “The Ballad of Little Girl Dancer” McBride 5:38
6. “Lejos de Usted” McBride 4:52
7. “Precious One” Geoffrey Keezer 5:54
8. “Song for Maya” Ron Blake 4:08
9. “Boogie Woogie Waltz” Joe Zawinul 9:09

Personnel
Christian McBride – bass (upright, electric), production
Ron Blake – saxophone (tenor, soprano), flute
Geoffrey Keezer – piano, keyboards
Terreon Gully – drums
David Gilmore – guitar (acoustic, electric)
Danny Sadownick – percussion

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Released: February 11, 2003
Recorded: June 14–16, 2002
Studios: Right Track Recording, New York City
Length: 48:53
Label: Warner Bros. Records 9362-48278-2
Producer: Christian McBride