2026 MHJF: The Bad Plus - farewell tour

Name: 2026 MHJF: The Bad Plus - farewell tour
Start: 2026-04-25T19:30:00-07:00
Location: Mt. Hood Community College

Schedule

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Mt. Hood Community College | Gresham, OR

This event is part of the 2026 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, sponsored by Conn-Selmer, held April 22-26 in the College Theatre of Mt. Hood Community College (April 24-25) and at venues in Gresham, Portland, and Troutdale.
VIP Packages and Weekend passes are available at discounted rates. Children under 12 are free with a reservation.
Visit www.mhcc.edu/JazzFestival for details and information.
The 2026 MHJF is proud to present the farewell performance for The Bad Plus !
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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 released 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.”