The Bad Plus Concert History

The Bad Plus are a U.S. jazz quartet consisting of bassist Reid Anderson, drummer Dave King, guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed. Anderson and King are originally from Minnesota. King is also part of the Minnesota-based groups Halloween, Alaska, Happy Apple, and Love-Cars. Founding member and pianist Ethan Iverson left the group at the beginning of 2018 and was replaced by Orrin Evans. Evans left the group in 2021.

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The Bad Plus Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 29)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 13, 2016
"London Jazz Festival" / Elza Soares / Jan Garbarek / Trilok Gurtu / The Bad Plus / James "Blood" Ulmer

London Jazz Festival

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Various Venues London, England, United Kingdom
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Nov 10, 2016
The Bad Plus / Synapson Le Rocher De Palmer Cenon, France
Nov 09, 2016
The Bad Plus New Morning Paris, Île-de-France, France
Nov 08, 2016
The Bad Plus Sage Gateshead Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
Oct 17, 2016
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Bimhuis Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Oct 04, 2016
The Bad Plus Salle Paul Fort, La Bouche d'Air Nantes, France
Sep 17, 2016
Monterey Jazz Festival
"Monterey Jazz Festival" / Davina & The Vagabonds / Cory Henry / Maceo Parker / The Bad Plus / Joshua Redman / Terri Lyne Carrington / Lizz Wright / Valerie Simpson / branford marsalis / Kurt Elling / Chris Cain / Daniel Castro / Mike Schermer / Joey Alexander / Tony Lindsay / Larry Vuckovich / Ibrahim Maalouf / Somi / Christian McBride / John Patitucci / Lew Tabackin / Randy Brecker / Billy Hart / Toshiko Akiyoshi Show all bands
Monterey Fairgrounds/Pattee Arena Monterey, California, United States
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Sep 04, 2016
The Bad Plus

Chicago Jazz Festival

Jay Pritzker Pavilion Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 03, 2016
"Chicago Jazz Festival" / The Bad Plus / Anat Cohen

Chicago Jazz Festival

Chicago Cultural Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 30, 2016
The Bad Plus Atlas Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine
Aug 27, 2016
"Koktebel Jazz Festival" / The Bad Plus / Tonbruket / Tomcraft

Koktebel Jazz Festival

Chernomorsk Central Beach Chornomors’k, Odesa, Ukraine
Aug 14, 2016
The Bad Plus Blue Note New York New York, New York, United States
Aug 13, 2016
The Bad Plus Blue Note New York New York, New York, United States
Aug 12, 2016
The Bad Plus Blue Note New York New York, New York, United States
Aug 11, 2016
The Bad Plus Blue Note New York New York, New York, United States
Aug 10, 2016
The Bad Plus Blue Note New York New York, New York, United States
Aug 09, 2016
The Bad Plus Blue Note New York New York, New York, United States
Jul 30, 2016
Gregory Porter / Robert Glasper Experiment / Chick Corea / Christian McBride / Brian Blade / Charles Lloyd / Angélique Kidjo / José James / The Bad Plus / Chris Potter / Lionel Loueke / Eric Harland / Darcy James Argue's Secret Society / Anat Cohe...
Gregory Porter / Robert Glasper Experiment / Chick Corea / Christian McBride / Brian Blade / Charles Lloyd / Angélique Kidjo / José James / The Bad Plus / Chris Potter / Lionel Loueke / Eric Harland / Darcy James Argue's Secret Society / Anat Cohen / John Scofield / Joe Lovano / Kamasi Washington / Monty Alexander / Christian Scott / Edmar Castaneda / Kenny Barron Trio / Stefon Harris / Yosvany Terry / Dave Liebman Quartet / Ben Williams & Sound Effect / The Hot Sardines / Henry Butler / Mary Halvorson / Terry Waldo / Norah Jones Show all bands
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Fort Adams State Park Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Jul 29, 2016
Galactic / Gregory Porter / Robert Glasper Experiment / Chick Corea / Kneebody / Angélique Kidjo / José James / Peter Apfelbaum / The Bad Plus / Chris Potter / Lionel Loueke / Eric Harland / Tierney Sutton / Darcy James Argue's Secret Society / An...
Galactic / Gregory Porter / Robert Glasper Experiment / Chick Corea / Kneebody / Angélique Kidjo / José James / Peter Apfelbaum / The Bad Plus / Chris Potter / Lionel Loueke / Eric Harland / Tierney Sutton / Darcy James Argue's Secret Society / Anat Cohen / Steve Coleman / John Scofield / Joe Lovano / Kamasi Washington / Monty Alexander / Christian Scott / Five Elements / University of Rhode Island Newport Jazz Big Band / Stefon Harris / Kenny Barron Trio / Dave Liebman Quartet / Yosvany Terry / The Hot Sardines / Ben Williams & Sound Effect / Henry Butler / Mary Halvorson / Terry Waldo / Norah Jones / Heath Brothers / Friday Show all bands
The International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Jul 14, 2016
The Bad Plus
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DazzleJazz Restaurant & Lounge Denver, Colorado, United States

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Mar 26, 2025
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 2, 2008 [408-small]

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
May 2, 2008
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Apr 10, 2026
 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Jun 15, 2005
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mar 1, 2005
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mar 26, 2025
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Mar 26, 2025
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Mar 26, 2025
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Jun 11 - 13, 2004
 Manchester, Tennessee, United States
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 80 concerts
2025 68 concerts
2024 44 concerts
2023 78 concerts
2022 62 concerts
2021 17 concerts
2020 13 concerts
2019 55 concerts
2018 61 concerts
2017 66 concerts
2016 62 concerts
2015 69 concerts
2014 76 concerts
2013 57 concerts
2012 73 concerts
2011 82 concerts
2010 75 concerts
2009 95 concerts
2008 102 concerts
2007 100 concerts
2006 105 concerts
2005 85 concerts
2004 30 concerts
2003 15 concerts
2001 1 concert
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