The Bad Plus

The Profile

The Bad Plus are an American piano trio formed in Minneapolis, originally Ethan Iverson (piano), Reid Anderson (bass) and David King (drums). They are known for blending jazz with rock and pop covers as well as original compositions and for a high-energy, genre-crossing approach.

Formed in Minneapolis with a debut as The Bad Plus in 2001. The original trio (Ethan Iverson, Reid Anderson, David King) became known for jazz interpretations of rock/pop and for originals that mix avant-garde and accessible elements. Ethan Iverson left the group in 2017 and was replaced by pianist Orrin Evans.

DeBaser's reviews present The Bad Plus as an American piano trio that blends jazz, rock and pop with a confrontational, playful energy. The coverage praises their originals and covers, noting adventurous shifts between accessibility and avant-garde. Both featured albums receive favorable ratings.