The Bad Plus

Formed: 1990 in Minnesota
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Styles: Post-Bop, Post-Rock/Experimental
Group Members: Ethan Iverson, Reid Anderson, David King
Biography: Are the Bad Plus a pop- and rock-influenced jazz trio? Or are they a power trio who like to play jazz? It's really a bit of both. But in the brave new world of postmodern jazz, identity crises are encouraged. Reid Anderson (bass) and David King (drums) grew up in Minnesota, while pianist Ethan Iverson ...Read full biography
These Are The Vistas
Released: 2003
Label: COLUMBIA
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Whether or not pianist Ethan Iverson is literally using it, all of the Bad Plus' These Are The Vistas sounds as if it was recorded with the sustain pedal of the piano depressed. It's actually probably ...Read full review
For All I Care
Released: 2008
Label: Heads Up
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That the Bad Plus have recorded pop covers since their inception as a piano/bass/drums trio is a given in their M.O. The Minnesota-based trio has consistently added tunes by Blondie, Queen, Black Sabbath, ...Read full review
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