A brand new trio that brings together some of the most acclaimed musicians of the international jazz scene today.Ethan Iverson is a pianist, composer, and writer who attended SJW in the early ‘90s. Prior to the forming of the Bad Plus, he was a student of Fred Hersch and Sophia Rosoff. He has worked with artists such as Billy Hart, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Tim Berne, Mark Turner, Ben Street, Lee Konitz, Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, and SJW”s own Albert “Tootie” Heath.
Jorge Rossy is internationally recognized as one of the most influential drummers of his generation. His sideman work includes over 80 recordings with renowned jazz musicians Brad Mehldau, Kevin Hays, Albert Sanz, Mark Turner, Chris Cheek, Seamus Blake, Joshua Redman, and Steve Swallow, among many others.
Joe Sanders has made a name for himself through his versatility, dedication, and steady pulse. He is without a doubt, one of the most sought-after young bass players of his generation. He has played, recorded, and toured with many great musicians, to name a few come to mind Ravi Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Heath, Wayne Shorter, Dave Brubeck, Mulgrew Miller, Geri Allen, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Karriem Riggins, Nicholas Payton, Roy Hargrove, Gerald Clayton..