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The End of the Bad Plus
The scene still sticks with me. I had heard the oddball name of this new group being dropped around town, and…
Dave King (left) and Reid Anderson offer insights into why The Bad Plus’ chemistry was cool, the accomplishments many and its longevity so fruitful.
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The scene still sticks with me. I had heard the oddball name of this new group being dropped around town, and…
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During a performance you usually see Claudio Roditi adjusting a mic to position one of his brass instruments—the…
