In November 2009, NPR's All Songs Considered selected the album as one of the 50 "most important" recordings of the decade. "Jim Fusilli listens to The Bad Plus, a jazz power trio with a rock-and-roll heart. The group discards the usual trappings of a trio of bass, drums and piano, which usually has the piano as the lead instrument, and the others in supporting roles. The Bad Plus tackles the music of Nirvana, Blondie, Aphex Twin and their own material the way a rock band does, which means everyone is responsible for the chaos and wonder that ensues." -NPR
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In November 2009, NPR's All Songs Considered selected the album as one of the 50 "most important" recordings of the decade. "Jim … read more
In November 2009, NPR's All Songs Considered selected the album as one of the 50 "most important" recordings of the decade. "Jim Fusilli listens to The Bad Plus, a ja… read more
The Bad Plus are a U.S. jazz quartet consisting of bassist Reid Anderson, drummer Dave King, guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed. Anderson and King are originally from Minnesota. King is also part of the Minnesota-based groups Halloween, Alaska, Happy Apple, and Love-Cars. Founding member and pianist Ethan Iverson left the group at the beginning of 2018 and was replaced by Orrin Evans. Evans left the group in 2021. The three original members first played together in 1989, but didn't come together as an established act until 2000. Perhaps to make up for lost time,… read more
The Bad Plus are a U.S. jazz quartet consisting of bassist Reid Anderson, drummer Dave King, guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed. Anderson and King are originally from Minnesota. King is also part of the Minnesota-based g… read more