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This event is in the past.It took place on September 26, 2026 at Irvine Barclay Theatre.
Irvine
The Bad Plus brings their piano-less quartet to the stage, featuring founding members Reid Anderson and Dave King alongside guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed for an evening of explosive improvisation.
The Bad Plus
American modern jazz quartet, piano-less ensemble
Headliner
The Bad Plus is a boundary‑defying modern jazz quartet founded by bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King, now joined by guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed. Known for knotty grooves, ambient atmospheres and fearless improvisation, the group has earned critical acclaim over two decades and released the acclaimed 2024 album Complex Emotions.
Irvine
The Bad Plus brings their piano-less quartet to the stage, featuring founding members Reid Anderson and Dave King alongside guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed for an evening of explosive improvisation.
The Bad Plus
American modern jazz quartet, piano-less ensemble
Headliner
The Bad Plus is a boundary‑defying modern jazz quartet founded by bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King, now joined by guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed. Known for knotty grooves, ambient atmospheres and fearless improvisation, the group has earned critical acclaim over two decades and released the acclaimed 2024 album Complex Emotions.