Masterclass with The Bad Plus

The Bad Plus is concluding their 26-year career with a 2026 farewell tour featuring bassist Reid Anderson, drummer Dave King, guitarist Ben Monder, and saxophonist Chris Speed. The tour includes North American dates running from April through June 2026, with stops in Seattle, Boise (Shrine Social Club Ballroom), New York City, and Montreal.

Presented by the Morrison Center, we are delighted to host a one-hour masterclass with this group in the Morrison Center Recital Hall (C200).

Students and members of the public are welcome to attend.

Admission: Free.

Band bio: The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance. The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries as founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band with Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone)– instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation within the band that is re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques while exploring the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. The Bad Plus is set to release their 18th album via Mack Avenue Records on Friday, November 8th. “Evolution is necessary for life and creativity,” say Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved, but we’re still The Bad Plus.”

Parking: Convenient hourly public parking for non-Boise State parking permit holders attending Music Department events is available just south of the Morrison Center in the Brady Street Garage for $3.25 per hour. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted at the kiosk.

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Co-hosted with: Student Life, College of Arts and Sciences

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