The Bad Plus Farewell Tour

Name: The Bad Plus Farewell Tour
Start: 2026-10-21T20:00
Location: Melbourne Recital Centre

When: Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Melbourne Recital Centre · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall · Cnr Southbank Bvd and Sturt St, Southbank VIC
Price: From $71

For more than two decades, The Bad Plus have proven themselves to be the ultimate originals, “pushing the boundaries of what jazz music could and should be” ( Bass Magazine).

A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention, they have consistently made their own rules with a bold sense of creativity and intent.

Avoiding easy categorisation, The Bad Plus have won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide through their distinctive sound and thrilling live performances. Their now-legendary 2003 LP, These Are the Vistas , was named one of the 50 Most Important Recordings of the Decade by NPR’s All Songs Considered .

In recent years, The Bad Plus have reinvented themselves in a way few could have anticipated, evolving into a boundary defying quartet. Founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) are joined by Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone), presenting a new incarnation of the band while maintaining its vital and unmistakable identity.

Catch them live for the final time as they celebrate 26 years of excellence. Personnel Reid Anderson - bass David King - drums Ben Monder - guitar Chris Speed - tenor saxophone, clarinet