WRTI Presents:
The Bad Plus with THREEZUS at Ardmore Music Hall
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Seated Doors: 5:45 PM | GA Doors: 6:15 PM | Show: 7:00 PM
21+ Unless with a Parent or Legal Guardian
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About The Venue
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About 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.
Now in their 21st year, 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 15th studio recording and debut self-titled album as a dynamic new quartet via Edition Records on Friday, September 30th. “Evolution is necessary for life and creativity,” say Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved, but we’re still The Bad Plus.”
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About THREEZUS
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THREEZUS is the musical project of Ernest Stuart. He attended Temple University in Philadelphia earning a B.A. in Jazz Performance. While attending Temple University Ernest became known as a versatile trombonist who could play various styles of music from jazz, salsa, R&B, neo-soul to hip-hop. After college Stuart moved to New York City, where he became a freelance jazz musician performing at clubs such as The Village Vanguard, The Iridium, Smoke and The Blue Note, among others.
A gifted musician, Stuart has shared the stage with legendary musicians such as The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Billy Paul, and Aretha Franklin. He has also played with The Roots, the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as well as The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Seal, Macklemore, John Legend, and Red Baraat, among others.
In 2010 Stuart returned to Philadelphia to record his debut CD “Solitary Walker” which was released in 2011. Featuring nine tunes, with four original songs, the sophisticated jazz CD is steeped in the tradition of Philadelphia soul.