Jazz trio The Bad Plus has done itself one better by collaborating with vocalist Wendy Lewis on its newest disc, For All I Care — a mix of popular rock and lesser-known classical given the typically unpredictable Bad Plus treatment. The record has received raves from the international jazz press, and local fans gave the quartet a rousing welcome home when their American tour stopped at the Cedar Cultural Center. 3-Minute Egg captured the magic, with in-concert audio courtesy of local taper Dave Kanath. Make sure to check out our unedited EGGcetera of The Bad Plus’ rendition of U2′s “New Year’s Day,” recorded live during the concert at the Cedar.
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About Matt Peiken

A founder of Opine Season, Matt Peiken spent 10 years as an arts/features staff writer at the St. Paul Pioneer Press and a year editing the Walker Art Center's magazine before launching his own path. Peiken created the video arts program 3-Minute Egg and the online classical music magazine MNuet. In fall 2012, he produced his first long-form video documentary, "God Votes No."

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  1. Dianne Steinbach says:

    Excellent piece Matt. Their music is so rich and fresh. I am really impressed with your instincts about who and what will make a good story. Loved the West Bank MFA pieces as well this week. I’ll have to stop by this weekend. I’m now intrigued to see some of this work with my own eye. And there you have — the point – of 3-mintue Egg. Thanks for being everywhere!
    Dianne

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