The Bad Plus Releases “Complex Emotions”
The Bad Plus has returned with Complex Emotions, marking the band’s second effort with the new quartet lineup of bassist Reid Anderson, drummer Dave King, guitarist Ben Monder, and saxophonist Chris Speed. Anderson and King, the band’s co-founders and primary composers, say the band has solidified in its new form.
“With this new album and this new batch of music, we’re planting a flag to say that this version of the band has really come into its own,” Anderson explains. “A big part of what the sound of this band is is the willingness to explore complex emotions. That’s something that we’re not only comfortable with but that we’ve embraced from the beginning of the band.”
Although the original band format was a piano trio, the new album retains the sonic identity of the group’s history. Waves of sounds crash and flow together as each player explores their space.
Hear Anderson and company on “Grid/Ocean”:
Complex Emotions is out now on CD, vinyl and as a digital download (Apple Music and Amazon Music). The Bad Plus will be on tour to support the new album this winter. See below for their full itinerary.
Complex Emotions Track List:
- Grid/Ocean
- French Horns
- Casa Ben
- Carrier
- Cupcakes One
- Tyrone’s Flamingo
- Deep Water Sharks
- Li Po
The Bad Plus 2024/2025 Tour Dates:
| Date | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 | Woodstock, NY | Bearsville Theater |
| Nov 13 | Portsmouth, NH | Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club |
| Nov 14 | South Orange, NJ | SOPAC |
| Nov 15 | St. Louis, MO | City Winery |
| Nov 17 | Chicago, IL | City Winery |
| Nov 30 | Orlando, FL | Judson’s Live at Dr. Phillips |
| Dec 1 | Orlando, FL | Judson’s Live at Dr. Phillips |
| Dec 25 | Minneapolis, MN | Dakota |
| Dec 26 | Minneapolis, MN | Dakota |
| Dec 27 | Minneapolis, MN | Dakota |
| Dec 28 | Minneapolis, MN | Dakota |
| Feb 6 | Pittsburgh, PA | City Winery |
| Feb 7 | Cleveland, OH | The Bop Stop |
| Feb 8 | Indianapolis, IN | The Jazz Kitchen |
| Feb 9 | Franklin, TN | Franklin Theatre |
| Feb 10 | Atlanta, GA | City Winery |
| Feb 12 | Rochester, NY | The Little Theatre |
| Feb 13 | Burlington, VT | Higher Ground Showcase Lounge |
| Feb 14 | Portland, ME | One Longfellow Square |
| Feb 15 | Northampton, MA | The Iron Horse |
| Feb 16 | Cambridge, MA | The Sinclair |
| Feb 18 | New York, NY | Birdland Jazz Club |
| Feb 19 | New York, NY | Birdland Jazz Club |
| Feb 20 | New York, NY | Birdland Jazz Club |
| Feb 21 | New York, NY | Birdland Jazz Club |
| Feb 22 | New York, NY | Birdland Jazz Club |
| Feb 23 | Ardmore, PA | Ardmore Music Hall |
| Mar 22 | Las Vegas, NV | Myron’s at The Smith Center |
| Mar 23 | Tucson, AZ | The Century Room |
| Mar 24 | Phoenix, AZ | Musical Instrument Museum |
| Mar 25 | Albuquerque, NM | Outpost Performance Space |
| Mar 26 | Denver, CO | Dazzle |
| Mar 27 | Denver, CO | Dazzle |
| Mar 28 | Boise, ID | Treefort Music Fest |
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
