Events

[JAZZ] On Friday, April 22, as part of their Great Performers Series, Buffalo State College will welcome The Bad Plus Joshua Redman to the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall. Many who are tuned into the jazz music scene probably know Joshua Redman as a prolific saxaphonist who has been nominated for a couple of Grammy awards for his solo work and his work with The Bad Plus. After performing as a special guest with the jazz trio The Bad Plus for a few years, Redman has become a de facto fourth member of the band, which includes pianist Ethan Iverson, bassist Reid Anderson, and drummer David King. What makes The Bad Plus Joshua special is that they’re not afraid to tackle contemporary pop musical compositions. Their set often includes renditions of songs by Radiohead, Aphex Twin, and Nirvana alongside pieces by Igor Stravinsky, and have in the past included the music of The Bee Gees, Black Sabbath, and Blondie. The New York Times says that Redman brings a “vital presence” to a band that has never sounded incomplete. For fans of The Bad Plus, this will be an exciting opportunity to hear the band perform in a unique configuration—fans of music in general should enjoy this multi-faceted performance.