Bad Plus Joshua Redmon exploded in Kansas City!!
by JazzyBear1958 on 4/19/16Gem Theater - Kansas CityI've been an avid jazz fan for 40+ years and have had the privilege of seeing many great artists in venues from NYC to Chicago to New Orleans. But it is without hesitation that I say Saturday night's show in Kansas City's Gem theater (April 16) was amongst the most powerful performances I've ever seen. From Mr. Redmon's solo in the second song to the end of the night, the band was hyper energized in an incisive energy that could wake the dead. Dave King, Ethan Iverson, and Reid Anderson (the Bad Plus) always knock my socks off with their dynamic compositions and artful renditions, but adding Mr. Redmon is the catalytic ingredient that elevates this band (live) to truly epic levels. Hats off to all of you! And I am planning to buy the last remaining seat in St. Louis' Jazz at the Bistro this Wednesday to hear you again!