The bad Plus

The Bad Plus have spent two decades defying convention with their unique sound and dynamic live performances. Founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) now lead a new piano-less lineup with Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor sax), injecting fresh energy and creativity. Complex Emotions, their 18th album, embodies their evolving yet distinct genre-blending identity.

LATEST RELEASE

Release date: November 8, 2024

The Bad Plus has taken a bold step forward with Complex Emotions, the second album released as a quartet. After 21 years of redefining their sound, founding members Reid Anderson and Dave King expanded the group by enlisting guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed. This fresh lineup has unlocked new creative possibilities, fully explored in Complex Emotions. The album’s title, drawn from a phrase long used by Anderson and King, reflects the wide-ranging musical explorations that have defined the band's journey. By choosing this title, The Bad Plus signals that the reconfigured group has discovered new depths of their creative potential.