Things To Check Out :: The Bad Plus

Sorry. It’s been a while since I’ve shared some things that I think you all should check out…. but if there’s a time, it’s now. The Bad Plus just released their latest record yesterday titled “Never Stop”. I’m going to go download it off iTunes (because I think they deserve the money) as soon as I’m done writing this post. If you’re a fan of Jazz, you will love this group. If you’re a fan of rock, you could love this group. If you’re a fan of musicians musicians, you will most definitely, absolutely love this group. If you haven’t heard them, they’re like the rock musicians of the jazz genre, and it’s incredible.

The drummer (Dave King) just so happens to be my literal hero. The guy is everything I aspire to, but will never quite succeed to be as a musician, and I was lucky enough to tell him an abbreviated version of that face to face on one Minneapolis, MN evening. He was supremely grateful, and very humble… but it’s quite possible that he’ll forget that moment. I of course will not. For a short amount of time though, I think he was reminded that the work he’s done is paying off. So, if you ever get the chance, tell your heroes you appreciate them. They deserve it. And spread the word. They deserve that too.

Now, check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWk-n0ue-wg