The Bad Plus

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The Bad Plus

Complex Emotions

Regular price $24.98
Preorder item will ship on or before release date: November 8, 2024
Preorder item will ship on or before release date: November 8, 2024

 

Signed product orders include:

  • One (1) factory-sealed product (Vinyl or CD)
  • One (1) autographed, limited edition high quality album cover print (12x12" vinyl or 5x5" CD)

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.

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Biography

The Bad Plus, a trailblazing and original band, has spent two decades defying conventions with a 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. Known for blending genres, they continue to innovate.