The Bad Plus

“The Bad Plus have exploded all notions of what a jazz piano trio should sound like – superbly screwing with classic rock, pop and grunge staples.” Performing a mix of highly familiar rock and pop pieces (covering the likes of Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Yes, Heart and the Bee Gees), The Bad Plus’ new album For All I Care - scheduled to be released in February 2009 - represents the band's egalitarian approach to all forms of music. The album also marks the first Bad Plus recording to include a guest vocalist as the fourth instrument in its sonic arsenal; Wendy Lewis, a longtime associate of The Bad Plus and a fixture in the Minneapolis alt-rock scene, steps in and takes the trio's ongoing experimental ride to a new level of exploration and sophistication. Lewis will be guesting with The Bad Plus in Victoria, who have not been here since JazzFest 2004, performing alongside original members Reid Anderson bass, Ethan Iverson piano and David King drums. Since their debut recording Fresh Sound in 2001, the group has been touring relentlessly, playing to and establishing one of the most diverse and ecstatic cross-over audiences at jazz clubs, symphony halls and rock venues in the... more...