The Bad Plus

The Bad Plus are a democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. “We were always challenging the idea of leader-centric jazz,” says drummer Dave King. “For us, it’s always been more of a priority to have group thinking, not virtuoso soloing.” 

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 - even releasing unexpected takes on tunes by artists like David Bowie, Rush and Nirvana. The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance.

“The cooperative spirit, the canny interplay, the imaginative, boundaryless 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.” Allmusic.com