The Bad Plus
Ethan Iverson · 2001
45 min · 8 tracks · post-bop · avant-garde jazz
An adventurous blend of avant-garde jazz and post-bop that reinterprets rock classics with intricate improvisation.
Why this album works
This album gained significant attention for its bold covers, particularly of Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', which showcased the band's ability to reinterpret contemporary music within a jazz framework. The Bad Plus not only received critical acclaim but also influenced a wave of musicians seeking to blend genres, earning them a place in the evolution of avant-garde jazz.
- Best for
- steady progression with climactic build intricate improvisation for deep listening adventurous reinterpretations of familiar songs
- Context
- Upon its release in 2001, 'The Bad Plus' marked the trio's self-titled debut album, positioning them as innovators in the jazz scene. At this time, Ethan Iverson and his bandmates were establishing their unique sound that fused jazz with elements of rock and pop, carving a niche for themselves in modern jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hiromi Uehara· Charles Mingus· Albert Mangelsdorff
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Knowing Me, Knowing You Standout 5:46
- 2 Blue Moon 3:04
- 3 1972 Bronze Medalist Standout 5:10
- 4 The Breakout 5:23
- 5 Smells Like Teen Spirit Standout 6:35
- 6 Labyrinth 5:14
- 7 Scurry 5:24
- 8 Love Is the Answer 8:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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