THE BAD PLUS

(Artist Management)

 

CONTACTS:

MANAGEMENT: Tina Priceman for Big Fish Booking Company

PUBLICIST: Ken Weinstein for Big Hassle PR

BOOKING WORLDWIDE (EXCLUDING EUROPE): Karl Morse for Arrival Artists

BOOKING IN EUROPE: Mike Bindraban for Good Music Company


LINEUP:

Reid Anderson- bass, Dave King- drums, Ben Monder- guitar, Chris Speed- tenor saxophone


TOUR:


NEWEST ALBUM & SINGLE:

NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM, THE BAD PLUS, RELEASED ON 9.30.2022 ON EDITION RECORDS.

PRESS:

#3 Best Album of 2022 - SPIN Magazine:
”…whether the band is uncovering the art-rock muscle beneath Anderson ballad “In the Bright Future” or digging into the anthemic crunch of King’s “Not Even Close to Far Off,” it becomes clear that the Bad Plus is still playing standards — the only difference now is that these are ones you haven’t heard before.”
Hank Shteamer, SPIN Magazine

Featured today on All Songs Considered New Music Friday:
“In this current configuration, they’ve reinvented themselves as a quartet but with that same genre-blending sound which we know and love…The group is now sans piano, which is certainly indicative of the risks they’re willing to take…They’re giving us so much to work with in the way of sound. You really can’t put them in a box…The saxophone and guitars really bring out something different in these compositions.”
NPR ALL SONGS CONSIDERED

JazzTimes: The Bad Plus Is A Quartet, For Now - cover story by David Fricke
"Welcome to the invigorating contradiction of the Bad Plus, one of the most enduring and acclaimed working bands in jazz, reborn for the second time in four years with an unexpected shift in instrumentation and a firm declaration of creative ownership."
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David Fricke, JazzTimes

The JAZZIZ Podcast #4: DAVE KING AND REID ANDERSON (THE BAD PLUS)
"the band’s objective of challenging conventions and pushing their unique approach to jazz in boundary-breaking new directions remains unaltered. Their music, as well as this podcast conversation, testifies to their passion, drive and intent."
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Matt Micucci, JAZZIZ

The Times UK: 
"A welcome rebirth for a beloved band."

PopMatters:
”…has never sounded more weighty and potent.”

WRTI:
"melodies both wistful and grand converge with a spirit of collective endeavor and a trademark eagerness to push the output into the red."
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Nate Chinen 

No Treble: An Interview with Reid Anderson 
"The record evokes the same wonder and mystery elicited from their earlier catalog, retaining their unique harmonic sense and driving rhythms."
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Kevin Johnson, No Treble

Glide Magazine: The Bad Plus Move On As Reconfigured Quintet On Inventive Eponymous Recording (ALBUM REVIEW)
“The new Bad Plus is heavier and in some ways more exciting…the instrumental lineup offers more sonic possibilities.”
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Glide Magazine

Relix Magazine
“a harbinger of more unbridled creativity to come.” 
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Jeff Tamarkin, Relix Magazine

The Guardian: 
”The Bad Plus (Edition Records) features classy new recruits to the long-running band in saxophonist Chris Speed and guitarist Ben Monder...on a quirky, still unmistakably Bad Plus tracklist."
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John Fordham, The Guardian

UK Vibe: 5 Star Album Review
"The chemistry between the foursome sounds incredible, burning brightly with endeavour and fierce originality that doesn’t just take this band into a new era, but actually launches them head-first from an exploding cannon."
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Mike Gates, UK Vibe 

Qobuz Feature:
"The new instruments add fresh flavors and not surprisingly, provide more avenues for expression...This is a bright new beginning and well-timed change of direction for that rare rhythm section that can and will lead."
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Qobuz

JazzThing: The Bad Plus Now Without Piano
"Because the original members Dave King and Reid Anderson were tirelessly searching for the spirit of earlier days, they now decided on a radical cut: no more piano, just guitar and saxophone. Surgery successful, patient doing well!"
Reinhard Koechl 


BIO:

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 categorization, 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-energizing 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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