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About The The Bad Plus

This band released its major label debut album, These Are the Vistas in 2003. This was followed by its next releases, Give in 2004 and Suspicious Activity? in 2005 respectively. This group signed to Heads Up Records after leaving Columbia to release the album, Prog on May 8, 2007. The trio has recorded their unnamed next album recently that is about to release soon. This album will feature a classical feel on the tracks on behalf of pianist Ethan Iverson.

The music of this group is a combination of modern Avant-garde jazz elements with rock and pop influences. The group has by now recorded many versions of the songs by Nirvana, Aphex Twin, Blondie, Ornette Coleman, Pixies, Rush, Tears for Fears, Neil Young, David Bowie, Interpol and Black Sabbath. It has also played its first rock cover, Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit. Though the covers of its albums spread its reputation, this band comprises of less than 20% of its live repertoire. Anderson, Iverson and King are success as individual composers. They boast their distinctive style individually. Iverson's music is intellectual and complex. Anderson is melodic and romantic whereas King applies rhythmic and surreal music.

The Bad Plus released its first recording, These Are The Vistas for Columbia label. Its music focused on the rock and roll assault instead of the politeness of a jazz piano trio with the influences that ranged from Stravinsky to Ornette Coleman. Its repertoire blends a diverse and original material which is also highly provocative. It covers Nirvana and Aphex Twin. It earned reputation as one of the most forward-thinking musical groups.

This group has developed a strong presence on the international Diasporas by performing in more than 170 concerts in 2006 alone. The Bad Plus released its newest release, Prog in 2007. It covered original compositions, stunning new ballad, Giant, intricately angular Mint and the final installment in its tribute to athleticism, 1980 World Champion.