The Bad Plus archive
Watch Why Jazz Musicians Love 'The Rite Of Spring'
May 26, 2013 – Whether covered, quoted or praised, Stravinsky's ballet has inspired generations of improvisers.
Listen The Bad Plus With Bill Frisell, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2012 WGBH
August 8, 2012 – A piano trio sui generis meets one of its heroes, a guitarist down for anything. WGBH
Listen The Bad Plus Tackle Stravinsky's 'Spring'
March 20, 2011 – The jazz trio has tackled songs by Nirvana and David Bowie. Their latest challenge? Stravinsky.
Listen The Bad Plus: New Year's Eve On JazzSet WBGO
December 23, 2010 – As we count down to 2011, here's how the power piano trio rang in 2010 at the Village Vanguard. WBGO
Watch Extended Liner Notes: The Bad Plus, 'Never Stop'
September 10, 2010 – Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and Dave King break down the 10 songs on their new album, Never Stop..
Listen First Listen Bonanza: Superchunk, Robert Plant, More
September 7, 2010 – All Songs Considered features highlights from a series showcasing new albums in their entirety.
Read First Listen: The Bad Plus, 'Never Stop'
September 5, 2010 – It's one of the leading names in jazz, but The Bad Plus is also a weirdo instrumental rock band.
Listen The Bad Plus: Live At The Village Vanguard WBGO
December 31, 2009 – The trio's festive humor comes to light as it ushers in a new decade with new original compositions. WBGO
Read The 50 Most Important Recordings Of The Decade: A-C
November 16, 2009 – We begin our 50 most important recordings of the decade with composer John Adams.
Listen The Bad Plus With Wendy Lewis: Newport Jazz Festival 2009 WGBH
August 8, 2009 – The addition of an alt-rock vocalist recasts the trio as a postmodern, improvising cover band. WGBH
Listen The Bad Plus Handles Jazz, Rock With 'Care' KPLU
April 21, 2009 – With a rock singer in tow, the energetic jazz trio performs songs by Nirvana and The Bee Gees. KPLU
Listen The Bad Plus Covers Up In 'For All I Care'
February 13, 2009 – Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the new album from The Bad Plus joined by Wendy Lewis.
Listen The Bad Plus, Spanish Harlem Orchestra: The Shape Of Jazz To Come WBGO
February 12, 2009 – The Bad Plus and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra perform at the Fifth Annual Portland Jazz Festival. WBGO
Listen The Bad Plus: The Dark Heart Of The Bee Gees
February 9, 2009 – The jazz outfit The Bad Plus revisits that falsetto-fueled Bee Gees relic, "How Deep Is Your Love."
Listen Whistle-Rock, Pink Floyd Jazz, West African Funk And More
January 5, 2009 – Now on All Songs Considered: Andrew Bird, The Bad Plus, Chopteeth, and more.