The Bad Plus

The Bad Plus is an American jazz trio formed in 2000, built around piano, bass, and drums. The group is known for blending modern jazz improvisation with elements of rock and pop, pairing original compositions with inventive reworkings of non-jazz material; their sound emphasizes strong rhythmic drive, close ensemble interplay, and a balance of melodic and dissonant ideas. They are often noted for expanding the role of the jazz trio and blurring lines between composition and group improvisation.