The Bad Plus

The Bad Plus offers a strikingly different sound and lineup, but retains its musical personality. The cooperative spirit, the canny interplay, the imaginative, boundary-less compositions and... — AllMusic, September 2022, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 20th Jan 2023
Catalogue No: EDNLP1208
Label: Edition Records
Length: 42 minutes

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November 2022
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Editor's Choice

September 2022
Presto Recording of the Week

28th October 2022

Reid Anderson: Motivations II

Work length5:26

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Dave King: Sun Wall

Work length5:17

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Dave King: Not Even Close To Far Off

Work length5:49

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Reid Anderson: You Won't See Me Before I Come Back

Work length6:26

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Dave King: Sick Fire

Work length4:04

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Reid Anderson: Stygian Pools

Work length4:59

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Reid Anderson: In The Bright Future

Work length5:40

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Dave King: The Dandy

Work length5:07

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Recording of the Week, The Bad Plus, 'The Bad Plus'

28th October 2022

The American jazz trio-turned-quartet's second self-titled album serves as a rebirth over two decades into the band's existence, with the addition of guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed.

Interview, The Bad Plus on the band's new chapter

10th August 2022

We sat down with Reid Anderson, David King, Chris Speed and Ben Monder to chat about the latest incarnation of The Bad Plus, their new self-titled album, and plans for the band going forward.

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention.

For the past two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorisation, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance.

Now in their 21st year, The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries as founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band with Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) – instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation within the band that is re-energising their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques while exploring the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync.

The Bad Plus is set to release their 15th studio recording and debut self-titled album as a dynamic new quartet via Edition Records on Friday, September 30th. “Evolution is necessary for life and creativity,” say Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved, but we’re still The Bad Plus.”

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September 2022

The Bad Plus offers a strikingly different sound and lineup, but retains its musical personality. The cooperative spirit, the canny interplay, the imaginative, boundary-less compositions and solos, and the dedication and sophistication to make music -- no matter how difficult or wide-ranging -- make The Bad Plus at once compelling and compulsively listenable.

November 2022

There is a sense of abandon and creative exuberance on this album, essentially the re-birth of The Bad Plus, in that this new iteration seems to be the band they always wanted to be.

February 2023

The Bad Plus is more of a master play than a masterpiece. After emerging 23 years ago, the band has since become a 21st century jazz institution. But it’s one in which its original DNA remains intact, regardless of who enters.

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