The Bad Plus Craig Taborn & Chris Potter

For Reid Anderson, Dave King, Chris Potter and Craig Taborn, the music of Keith Jarrett's American Quartet is more than just a source of inspiration - it is fundamental. The groundbreaking combination of swing, freedom and folk-like melodicism of this formation has not only left a deep mark on these four musicians, but has also shaped an entire generation of jazz artists who are looking for a balance between structure and spontaneity, groove and sonic exploration.

With The Bad Plus Chris Potter and Craig Taborn, these celebrated artists - each with an impressive career in contemporary jazz - revisit this defining repertoire with deep respect and a fresh perspective. Anderson and King, who were instrumental in redefining modern jazz with The Bad Plus, are joined by Potter's expressive tenor saxophone and Taborn's brilliant piano skills - an ensemble highly sensitive to the melodic and rhythmic subtleties of this music. Together they capture the raw, searching energy of the American Quartet while lending their own unique voices to the material.

This project is more than a tribute - it is a continuation of the spirit embodied by Jarrett, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden and Paul Motian: a fearless commitment to musical dialog, emotional depth and boundary-pushing improvisation. In paying tribute to this seminal work, The Bad Plus Chris Potter and Craig Taborn not only celebrate the enduring influence of the American Quartet, but also confirm its continued relevance to jazz today.