"It gives me great pleasure to announce Christian McBride's appointment," Garment said in a statement. "His energy and intelligence will help us realize our dream as it continues to morph into a reality."
McBride, one of the leading bassists of his generation, played with Roy Hargrove, Freddie Hubbard, Pat Matheny, and Ray Brown in the early 1990s before releasing Getting' To It, the first of six albums as a leader.
To contribute to the Jazz Museum in Harlem, visit www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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