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C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R / F A L L 2 0 1 5 2 1 3 Christian McBride's bona fides include stints with some of the very best—Freddy Hubbard, Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea (with whom he's also performing at this year's Festival), Herbie Hancock and the incomparable Godfather of Soul, James Brown. "Jaco is my primary influence," he says. "All you gotta do is listen to anything I've ever played to know that." Vince Mendoza is also a great influence. "Vince is one of the greatest composers and arrangers in the world," McBride avers. "He heard I was going to be at Monterey with Chick, and he asked me to take part in Jaco's World. I'm honored to have been asked and am totally looking forward to it." For his part, Mendoza is equally in awe of the legacy of Jaco Pastorius. "This music is very close to my heart," the composer says. "The music that Zawinul, Shorter and Pastorius produced Grammy-winning arranger/conductor/composer Vince Mendoza has gathered a stellar lineup of musicians to perform his "Jaco's World" piece at this year's Monterey Jazz Festival. Not a commitment to lend. Loans subject to credit and collateral approval. Financing available for collateral located in CA, OR, or WA. Restrictions may apply. Rates, terms, and conditions subject to change without notice. 1 Certain terms and conditions may apply, including minimum credit score and reserve requirements, and may impact the amount that can be borrowed. Consult your Union Bank mortgage consultant for details. April Robbert VP, Sr. Mortgage Consultant NMLS ID #384061 1400 Munras Avenue Monterey, CA 93940 831-234-2088 cell april.robbert@unionbank.com Working with Union Bank ® : • Trusted financial partner for over 150 years • Major originator of Jumbo Loans • Portfolio lender • Exceptional customer service • Dedicated to building healthy communities Get personalized service and great rates with a Jumbo Loan from Union Bank. We offer cash out on refinances for investment properties 1 ©2015 MUFG Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Visit us at unionbank.com