the Bad Plus Performs the Ornette Coleman Masterpiece Science Fiction at April Jazz at The National Concert Hall

Ornette Coleman’s 1972 album Science Fiction is widely considered a landmark recording and especially so for the members of The Bad Plus. Coleman’s singular combination of melodic beauty and avant-garde openness is enhanced by overdubs, vocals and a sonic production unlike any other jazz recording in existence. Science Fiction boldly insists on new spectrums of music that are possible. Since the original album features a substantial horn presence, The Bad Plus is teaming up with an additional trio of accomplished musicians from three generations of jazz. There will be vocals and possibly an electronic element as the vision of Ornette Coleman is explored by an extraordinary grouping of musicians. “Searching for beauty” will be the ensemble’s prime directive....

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Ornette Coleman’s 1972 album Science Fiction is widely considered a landmark recording and especially so for the members of The Bad Plus. Coleman’s singular combination of melodic beauty and avant-garde openness is enhanced by overdubs, vocals and a sonic production unlike any other jazz recording in existence. Science Fiction boldly insists on new spectrums of music that are possible. Since the original album features a substantial horn presence, The Bad Plus is teaming up with an additional trio of accomplished musicians from three generations of jazz. There will be vocals and possibly an electronic element as the vision of Ornette Coleman is explored by an extraordinary grouping of musicians. “Searching for beauty” will be the ensemble’s prime directive.

The concert is opened by Dublin electro-improvisers OKO.

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